Scientists extracted lactobacilli from a large number of microorganisms. This helped reveal the impact of individual microbes on mood disorders and the immune system in general.
Experiments on mice have proved that lactobacilli can relieve symptoms of depression by regulating the immune mediator interferon gamma, which plays an important role in regulating stress reactions and preventing depression.
The knowledge gained will help scientists to look for new ways of treating mental disorders. For example, they see promise in the use of specially formulated probiotic supplements.
Source: https://knife.media/yogurt-depression/
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