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How gut bacteria may be linked to mental health disorders
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Abstract
The gut microbiome is associated with mental disorders and cognitive functions.
- A growing body of data links the gut microbiome to the development and functioning of the central nervous system.
- Animal studies provide the strongest evidence for the role of gut microbes in the gut-brain axis.
- Gut-brain communication may influence motivation and higher cognitive functions.
- Changes in gut microbiota composition could be linked to mental disorders, particularly in response to depression and chronic stress.
- The gut microbiome is also associated with obesity and inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders.
- Further research is needed to explore potential therapeutic options related to the gut-brain axis.
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