Psychobiotics and the Manipulation of Bacteria-Gut-Brain Signals.
Psychobiotics were previously defined as live bacteria (probiotics) which, when ingested, confer mental health benefits through interactions with commensal gut bacteria. We expand this definition to encompass prebiotics, which enhance the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. We review probiotic and pr...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Cell Press
2016
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