Impact of gut microbiota on neurological diseases: Diet composition and novel treatments

Jun 6, 2018Critical reviews in food science and nutrition

How Gut Bacteria May Affect Brain Diseases: Role of Diet and New Treatments

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Abstract

Gut microbiota significantly influences the structure and function of both the enteric and central nervous systems.

  • Diet composition and nutritional status are critical modifiable factors affecting gut microbiota.
  • Changes in gut microbiota composition may impact human behavior and brain regulation.
  • Factors such as genetics, health status, mode of birth delivery, and environment also influence gut microbiota.
  • The microbiome is associated with alterations in the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems.
  • Recent literature examines the effects of dietary changes and microbiota alterations on neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's disease, and anorexia nervosa.

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