Being Mentally Well

From eNewsletter 5/27/2026

DID YOU KNOW that probiotic supplementation decreased C-reactive protein levels by 21.3% compared with placebo in patients with depression?

An even larger effect was seen in those with metabolic syndrome or those using antidepressants, according to the study from Current Neuropharmacology.

The study was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in which participants consumed a two-strain probiotic capsule containing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains daily or a matching placebo.

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