Probiotics alone or combined with prebiotics may help ease depression

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/b-pao070220.php


News Release 6-Jul-2020
BMJ


Probiotics either taken by themselves or when combined with prebiotics, may help to ease depression, suggests a review of the available evidence, published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

But as to whether they might help to lessen anxiety isn't yet clear, say the researchers.

Foods that broaden the profile of helpful bacteria in the gut are collectively known as probiotics, while prebiotics are compounds that help these bacteria to flourish.

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