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What are psychobiotics?

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What are psychobiotics?

This connection between the digestive tract and the central nervous system is known as the cerebrospinal axis. The gut microbiome is a group of microorganisms that inhabit the human gut. Some of the bacteria, called psychobiotics, have a particularly positive effect on this axis, and its composition is known to affect the functioning of the gastrointestinal and immune systems, and recent studies have also highlighted its role in maintaining mental health.

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1. The gut microbiome and human health

Lederberg. Over the years, with the development of molecular biology, there has been a particular interest in the topic of the microbiome, especially the gut microbiota. Many studies have been conducted over the years to investigate the relationship between microbial composition and human health. In addition, the digestive tract is connected to a kind of network of nerve cells with the central nervous system (brain-cellular axis).

2. Psychobiotics is the definition

This does not mean, of course, that probiotics have not been tried before in the treatment of mental illness. Phillips 1910). Serotonin is responsible for sleep, mood control, or well-being. This is particularly important for people with mental disorders because psychobiotics affect the work of the brain (H. Psychobiots are probiotic microbes that, when supplied in adequate quantities, also have a positive effect on the functioning of the cerebrospinal axis. Cryan.

3. Psychobiotics are working

Elliott, J. In recent years, it has been observed that the effects of psychobiotics on brain function affect neuronal, hormonal, and immune mechanisms, initiating research into the role of the gut microbiota in the development of many neuropsychiatric disorders (M. Neu 2013).

4. Psychobiotics and depression and anxiety disorders

In recent years, more attention has also been paid to the role of the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of this disease. Bangsgaard Bendtsen et al. 2012; Jiang et al., 2015). Psychobiotics have been shown to not only improve brain function but also to have anti-depressant and anti-cancer effects. In one study, people with depression were found to be more pronounced with bacteria such as Bacteroidetes and Alpesisti (K.M. Subsequent studies also noted an increased presence of Alistipes and Enterobacteriaceae bacteria in the microbiote composition of those with depression (H. In addition, some strains may exhibit anti-memory effects and lower levels of stress hormones (hormones), which has a particular effect on the development of both depressive and depressive genes.

5. It is a psychobiotic disease of Poland

In one study, it was observed that 12-week administration of milk containing numerous strains of bacteria (Cheng et al. 2019). Psychobiotics are also used to alleviate symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's. L. Acidophilus and L. Casei) had an effect on improving cognitive function in people with Alzheimer' s disease (L.H. In Parkinson' s Disease, psychobiotic drugs may increase glutathione levels, which was confirmed in one study (O.R. Glutation is a strong antioxidant, and its reduced status is observed in people who have this disease.

6. Psychobiotics and insomnia

Yamamura et al. 2009). Brevis SBC8803 observed an improvement in sleep diary results (Y. Several studies also confirmed the effect of some strains on improving sleep quality. In another study in men taking L. Nakakita 2016).

7. Selected strains of psychobiotic bacteria

Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 treatment of symptoms of IBS along with symptoms of depression (M. Allen et al. 2016). Clostridium butyricum MIYAIRI 588 along with antidepressant medicines may assist in the treatment of depressive disorders (T. Nishida et al., 2017). Bifidobacterium infantis effect on reducing the concentration of inflammatory markers (A. More information is emerging from year to year on the outflow of psychobiotics to the work of the nervous system.
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