Probiotics and Mental Health: What the Latest Research Tells Us!

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Explore the fascinating link between gut health and mood in our latest video. A recent study published in npj Mental Health Research found that healthy adults who took a daily probiotic supplement experienced a reduction in negative mood after just two weeks. This effect was observed through daily mood tracking, highlighting the potential of probiotics to influence emotional well-being. While probiotics aren’t a substitute for professional mental health treatments, they could be a valuable addition to a holistic wellness approach. Learn how the gut-brain axis plays a role in our emotions and what this means for your mental health.  References: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/probiotics-improve-mood-mental-health

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00:00Welcome back Sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.

00:04Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and paying bills.

00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about probiotics and mental health, what the latest

00:14research tells us. Wondering if probiotics can lift your mood? The new study suggests they might.

00:20Researchers found that probiotics reduce negative mood in healthy adults, people without diagnosed

00:24depression, which means they could benefit anyone. Mood improvements showed up around the two-week

00:29mark. Daily mood tracking helped spot these changes, which standard questionnaires often miss.

00:34This was the first study to use daily tracking, and by the end of the month, negative moods were

00:38still improving. Why does this matter? Your gut produces about 95% of your serotonin,

00:44a key mood-regulating chemical. So better gut health might support better mental health.

00:48In the study, 88 healthy adults, average age 22, took either a probiotic or placebo daily for 28 days.

00:55The probiotic had 9 strains of bacteria, mixed in water. Standard tests showed little difference,

01:01but daily check-ins revealed a clear drop in negative mood for those on probiotics.

01:05The interesting part, probiotics didn't reduce positive mood, just the negative,

01:09unlike some antidepressants that can dull both. People who were more risk-averse saw the most benefit,

01:14suggesting some may respond better than others. But keep this in mind, probiotics aren't a replacement

01:19for therapy or medication. They may help as part of a broader approach, but not as a standalone fix.

01:25They're supplements, not FDA-approved treatments. That said, adding probiotics or more gut-friendly

01:30whole foods could support your mental health, just make sure you stay informed.

01:34More research is still needed.

01:41Come again to our next meeting Sunbro.

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