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Food, Mood and Mental Health

Nutritional aspects of psychology, as well as psychiatry, are an emerging area and with an ever-expanding research base, it is beginning to gain the interest of important clinical and policy stakeholders. This series aims to compile, analyse and use the research in this field to develop practice guidelines and continue to better serve this often-overlooked area.
 

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Food & mood: A review of supplementary prebiotic and probiotic interventions in the treatment of anxiety and depression in adults.

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Category: Food, Mood and Mental Health
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ID: 9
  • Study Status: Published
  • Study Type: Review
  • Study Location: Global

Study Title
Food & mood: A review of supplementary prebiotic and probiotic interventions in the treatment of anxiety and depression in adults.

Principal Investigator
Sanjay Noonan, Meena Zaveri, Elaine Macaninch, Kathy Martyn.

Affiliation
Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, SHS, University of Brighton, Brighton, UK.

Start Date
Not specified.

End Date
Not specified.

Study Objective
To assess whether prebiotic and/or probiotic interventions are effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults.

Short Abstract
This review examines seven studies assessing the impact of prebiotic and probiotic interventions on anxiety and depression symptoms. The findings suggest potential benefits of these interventions, with improvements in mood and symptom reduction. However, the results are limited by small sample sizes, short durations, and heterogeneity across studies. Further research is recommended to confirm long-term efficacy and isolate mechanisms.

Study Design
Systematic review of existing literature.

Population
Adults with a clinical diagnosis of anxiety and/or depression.

Sample Size
Seven studies included.

Inclusion Criteria
Adults aged 18 and older with clinically diagnosed anxiety or depression, receiving treatment in accordance with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

Exclusion Criteria
Studies involving animal models or qualitative outcomes; those not following NICE guidelines.

Intervention/Exposure
Prebiotic and/or probiotic dietary interventions.

Outcome Measures
Reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms, measured through psychiatric scales (e.g., HAM-D-17, BDI-II).

Funding Source
Not specified.

Collaborating Institutions
None specified.

Ethics Approval
Not applicable for this review.

Publication Status
Published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, July 2020.

Keywords
Prebiotics, probiotics, anxiety, depression, gut-brain axis, mental health, dietary interventions.

Data Collection Methods
Systematic search of databases including MEDLINE, PubMed, and others.

Primary Data Availability
Not applicable.

Contact Information
Sanjay Noonan, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..