Psychobiotics: Mechanisms of Action, Evaluation Methods and Effectiveness in Applications with Food Products

The gut-brain-microbiota axis consists of a bilateral communication system that enables gut microbes to interact with the brain, and the latter with the gut. Gut bacteria influence behavior, and both depression and anxiety symptoms are directly associated with alterations in the microbiota. Psychobi...

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Main Authors: Mariano Del Toro-Barbosa, Alejandra Hurtado-Romero, Luis Eduardo Garcia-Amezquita, Tomás García-Cayuela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3896