Probiotic Found in Yogurt Can Reverse Depression Symptoms
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Probiotic Found in Yogurt Can Reverse Depression Symptoms
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have reversed depression symptoms in mice by feeding them Lactobacillus, a probiotic bacteria found in live-cultures yogurt. Further, they have discovered a specific mechanism for how the bacteria affect mood, providing a direct link between the health of the gut microbiome and mental health.
The research is in Scientific Reports. (full open access)
http://neurosciencenews.com/depression-probiotics-6217
Probiotic Found in Yogurt Can Reverse Depression Symptoms
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have reversed depression symptoms in mice by feeding them Lactobacillus, a probiotic bacteria found in live-cultures yogurt. Further, they have discovered a specific mechanism for how the bacteria affect mood, providing a direct link between the health of the gut microbiome and mental health.
The research is in Scientific Reports. (full open access)
http://neurosciencenews.com/depression-probiotics-6217
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