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Sep 2026
Probiotics For Depressive Symptoms: Gut–Brain Axis Mechanisms, Evidence, and Functional Food Translation
The prevalence of stress-induced mental health disorders, such as anxiety and major depressive disorder, is increasing globally. Growing evidence suggests that gut microbiota plays a crucial role in cognitive function and emotional regulation via the gut-brain axis. As a result, probiotics have emerged as a promisi...
Meng Tian, Liu Yang, Yue Li et al.
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