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Prebiotics & Major depressive disorder / Major Depression / Depressive episode (MDD)
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Clinical data are not yet sufficient; extensive randomized, controlled clinical studies are required.
Clinical Data
Prebiotics alone may not have any positive action for patients with Major depressive disorder / Major Depression / Depressive episode
Clinical trial results are slightly disappointing
More studies are needed to fully evaluate the therapeutic potential of pre- and postbiotics
Modulating the [gut microbiota](brain://ovz3AMN5pk-Qf…
References (Sources)
- Effect of probiotic and prebiotic vs placebo on psychological outcomes in patients with major depressive disorder: A randomized clinical trial.
- Effects of obesity on depression: A role for inflammation and the gut microbiota
- Exploring the Role of Nutraceuticals in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Rationale, State of the Art and Future Prospects
- Prebiotics and probiotics for depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials.
- Probiotics, Prebiotics and Postbiotics on Mitigation of Depression Symptoms: Modulation of the Brain–Gut–Microbiome Axis
- Shaping the Future of Probiotics and Prebiotics