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A new meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials shows the antidepressant and anxiolytic potential of probiotics

4 Jun 2019

by GMFH Editing Team

To what extent targeting the gut microbiota as a potential treatment for depression and anxiety is unknown. A new systematic review and meta-analysis of 34 controlled clinical trials concludes that probioticsbut not prebioticsmay exert potential antidepressant and anxiolytic effects.

The effects of antidepressants are partly mediated by specific gut bacteria in mice

20 May 2019

by Andreu Prados

The gut microbiota community is being explored as a new contributor to drugs metabolism. Human antidepressants have been shown to affect the gut microbiota in mice, with Ruminococcus flavefaciens mediating the antidepressant effect of duloxetine.

A large study of Belgian and Dutch people finds new associations between gut microbes and depression

21 Feb 2019

by Andreu Prados

Previous mice experiments and small studies of people with depression have revealed a connection between the gut microbiome in behaviour. A recent study using two large population cohorts has strengthened the link between microbial disturbances, depression and quality of life.

Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum attenuates obesity-related behavioral changes in mice

14 Jan 2019

by Yolanda Sanz

Alterations in the crosstalk between the gastrointestinal tract and the nervous system could play a role in the global obesity pandemic. New findings shed light on the role of the probiotic Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum CECT 7765 in restoring behavioral changes found in diet-induced obesity in mice.

The most significant achievements in gut microbiome science in 2018

27 Dec 2018

by GMFH Editing Team

GMFH continue to cover the important progress made in our knowledge of the gut microbiota's impact on wellbeing and disease.

Gut microbiota and probiotics in the management of lower gastrointestinal symptoms, new GMFH “best of” now available

8 Mar 2018

by GMFH Editing Team

The document below features exclusive GMFH content and is intended to serve as a key resource for health professionals.

Rome to host 7th edition of Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit

4 Dec 2017

by GMFH Editing Team

A scientific committee chaired has taken care to put together a program that covers the most relevant issues in the field today.

A review of recent studies covering the relationship between the gut microbiota and anorexia nervosa

24 Aug 2017

by Paul Enck

Gut microbiota dysbiosis has been reported as an environmental factor involved in anorexia nervosa (AN) development. A review published in 2015 has previously reported that there is a dysbiosis or microbial imbalance in the gut microbiota.

A new study shows probiotics can reduce depression scores and alter brain activity in humans with IBS

3 Aug 2017

by Andreu Prados

A new study has found that the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum NCC3001 can reduce depression scores and increase quality of life in patients with IBS.

Report covers take-home points from the 2017 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit in Paris

19 Jul 2017

by GMFH Editing Team

The GMFH editing team is pleased to bring you the Gut Summit 2017 official report.

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