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Abstract
Psychobiotics may enhance gut-brain communication and have therapeutic potential for various neuropsychiatric disorders.
- These probiotics can produce neurotransmitters, short-chain fatty acids, and neuroactive hormones.
- They are associated with regulating brain function and behavior.
- Clinical trials offer preliminary support for their efficacy in treating neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.
- The exact mechanisms of action of psychobiotics are not fully understood.
- Challenges exist in study design, patient stratification, and clinical translation for psychobiotic-based interventions.
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