depression.While the underlying mechanism remains unclear, probiotics may help reduce the production of inflammatory chemicals, such as cytokines, as is the case in inflammatory bowel disease, say the researchers.
Or they may help direct the action of tryptophan, a chemical thought to be important in the gut-brain axis in psychiatric disorders.The study is published in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.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.A two-way relationship exists between the brain and digestive tract, known as the gut-brain axis.
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