Probiotic Found in Yogurt Can Reverse Depression Symptoms

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

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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