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Flowers Or Flora?: Understanding The Effects Of Probiotics On Depression, Nicole Collopy
Flowers Or Flora?: Understanding The Effects Of Probiotics On Depression, Nicole Collopy
Senior Theses
The human gut is populated with hundreds of types of bacteria and fungi. In North America, both intestinal and mood disorders are prevalent, presenting health problems that challenge health care professionals and patients alike. A scholarly literature review was conducted to explore this important relationship.
The investigation of the literature revealed that there is an association between gut health disorders and mood disorders, mainly anxiety and depression. This is due to bi-directionality between the brain-gut pathways, meaning that gastrointestinal health may have an effect on mental health and vice versa.
This connection between gut and mood can have substantial implications …