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Do Probiotics Decrease Depressive Symptoms In Patients With Low Mood?, Kaitlyn Talt
Do Probiotics Decrease Depressive Symptoms In Patients With Low Mood?, Kaitlyn Talt
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Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine, “Do probiotics decrease depressive symptoms in patients with low mood?”
Study Design: A systematic review of three double blind, randomized control trials (RCTs) published between 2016 and 2019.
Data Sources: All three RCTs were found using PubMed and published in English in peer-reviewed journals. The articles were chosen based on their attention to patient-oriented evidence that matters (POEMS) and their relevance to the clinical question.
Outcome Measured: All three articles utilized either the Beck Depression Index (BDI) and/or the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) to measure the severity of …