Can Probiotics Ease Major Depressive Disorder?

Those struggling with depression and low mood may find relief with probiotics, which may lessen symptoms by modulating gut health and more.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Research published in JAMA Psychiatry adds more support to the importance of probiotics for mental health

• The study found supplementing with probiotics led to greater improvements in symptoms of depression compared to placebo, along with relieving anxiety symptoms as well

• While depression symptoms improved in both groups, by week four the…