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Current evidence linking diet to gut bacteria and brain growth and function
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Abstract
The gut:brain axis links dietary components with neurophysiological functions.
- Certain gut microorganisms may alleviate anxiety and depression.
- These microorganisms could improve cognitive performance and influence brain development in early life.
- Most evidence comes from studies in laboratory animals, necessitating further research in humans.
- Diet:microbe interactions may impact neurotransmitter production and its effects on the nervous system.
- Carbohydrates, polyphenols, lipids, and proteins may affect the production and activity of metabolites linked to the gut-microbiota-brain axis.
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