The impact of diet on the microbiota composition and the role of diet in supporting optimal
mental health have received much attention in the last decade. However, whether whole …

The importance of the gut–brain axis in regulating stress-related responses has long been
appreciated. More recently, the microbiota has emerged as a key player in the control of this …

Highlights•Research has established a link between microbiota and stress-related
behaviours.•Diet-induced changes in microbiota and signaling pathways influence …

Highlights•Stress/depression and diet independently and jointly shape the gut
microbiota.•The gut bacteria can modulate food cravings, stress reactivity, and mood.•These …

Background: Interest in and knowledge of the gut microbiome has increased exponentially
in the past decade. This once overlooked component of the gastrointestinal tract is now …

The study of the gut microbiome has increasingly revealed an important role in modulating
brain function and mental health. In this review, we underscore specific pathways and …

Introduction Psychological stress can induce affective disorders. Gut microbiota plays a vital
role in emotional function regulation; however, the association between gut microbiota and …

Stress has been shown to disturb the balance of human intestinal microbiota and
subsequently causes mental health problems like anxiety and depression. Our previous …

Background Accumulating evidence points to an association between gut microbial
abnormalities and depression disorder. The microbiota-gut-brain axis is an emerging target …

Objective: Pre-clinical evidence suggests that the gastrointestinal microbiota contributes to
mood and behavior disorders. Among humans, diet quality and patterns, which also impact …