Gut-Brain Axis Research
Gut-Brain Axis Research
Articles on gut-brain axis mechanisms, microbiome-mental health connections, psychobiotic interventions, and microbial metabolites affecting neurological and psychiatric conditions.
gut brain axis researchJun 28, 20264 min
Small Probiotic Dose, Measurable Mood Lift: What the PRODG Geriatric Trial Actually Found
A 24-week pilot trial found that supplementing standard antidepressant care with Lactobacillus helveticus and Bifidobacterium longum produced modest but meaningful reductions in depressive and anxiety symptoms among adults 60+, alongside elevated BDNF biomarkers — though quality-of-life gains did not differ from placebo.