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The gut microbiota forms a unique gastrointestinal ecosystem, playing a crucial role in host development, immunity, mental health, and various physiological processes
Tanaka & Nakayama 2017 Allergology International 66: 515-522
Zheng et al. 2020c Cell Res. 30: 492-506
Shoubridge et al. 2022 Molecular Psychiatry 27: 1908-1919

Research highlights the essential role of gut microbiota in sustaining mental health. Notably, individuals with major depressive disorder exhibit a gut microbiota composition distinct from that of healthy individuals. Certain microbial groups are linked to symptoms like [insomnia](brain://aG95…