According to a study done by researchers at the University of Virginia, probiotics could prove to be a treatment for depression. The study revolved around mice and focused on stress robbing the rodents of good bacteria, causing symptoms of depression. Adding probiotics decreased those symptoms. This means that drugs may not be the only thing needed to treat depression. A change in diet could do the same things. French researchers have studied similar in humans with similar results. There are many studies that link probiotics to the brain.
Key Takeaways:
- Lactobacilli have an impact on kynurenine levels, which cause depression.
- Scientists hope that instead of pharmaceuticals a simple change in diet could offer relief from depression.
- Taking probiotic supplements not only helps with depression but can also help to regulate mood.
“Lactobacilli, beneficial bacteria commonly found in probiotics, proves to be a potential treatment for depression.”