Xianguo Li, Xukai Cheng, Yongping Shi, Chenxing Jian, Wenzhong Zhu, Haijun Bao, Mi Jiang, Zuojie Peng, Yuan Hu, Jinhuang Chen, Xiaogang Shu
In recent years, the gut microbiome has gained significant attention in the spheres of research and public health. As a result, studies have increasingly explored the potential of probiotic dietary supplements as treatment interventions for conditions such as anxiety and depression. The present study examined the effect of mixed probiotics (Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and Enterococcus faecium) on inflammation, microbiome composition, and depressive-like behaviors in a macaque monkey model. The mixed probiotics effectively reduced the severity of depressive-like behaviors in macaque monkeys...
March 25, 2024: Journal of Affective Disorders