Research published in JAMA Psychiatry1 adds more support to the importance of probiotics for mental health. The study, by researchers with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, found supplementing with probiotics led to greater improvements in symptoms of depression compared to placebo, along with relieving anxiety symptoms as well.2… Read More »
Although we have data on the reproductive safety of various medications used to treat anxiety, many women would understandably prefer to avoid medications when possible. Many women ask about alternative treatments, including dietary supplements, herbal remedies and probiotics. While these treatments are often considered to be “safer” because they are natural, it is important to… Read More »
This makes sense too, especially when you consider the numerous functions that your gut performs on a daily basis. Similar to your skin, your gut is also a barrier, protecting the rest of your body from unwanted microorganisms. If your gut is the barrier, your gut flora arguably acts as a police force of sorts… Read More »
Taking probiotics when your gut health is weak may not be a good idea Credit: Getty Images. How long does it take for probiotics to work? User comments. What a new study found. Meta-analysis: Probiotics in antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. A couple studies have shown that cocoa polyphenols also increase healthy Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus in the gut… Read More »
As probiotics grow in popularity, a recent study investigates the reliability of online information. They find that the majority of “top” websites provide information that lacks scientific evidence. As scientists have become increasingly interested in the role of gut bacteria, so have the public. In parallel with the microbiome’s rise to fame, probiotics have grown… Read More »