Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a highly prevalent and disabling disorder. Despite the
many hypotheses proposed to understand the molecular pathophysiology of depression, it is …

Probiotics are currently the subject of intensive research pursuits and also represent a multi-
billion-dollar global industry given their vast potential to improve human health. In addition …

The involvement of central and peripheral inflammation in the pathogenesis and prognosis
of major depressive disorder (MDD) has been demonstrated. The increase of pro …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is widely accepted as having a heterogenous
pathophysiology involving a complex mixture of systemic and CNS processes. A …

The need to find new therapeutic interventions in patients diagnosed with psychiatric
disorders is supported by the data suggesting high rates of relapse, chronic evolution …

Current research has shown promising associations between factors such as diet, total
physical activity, and mental health outcomes, acknowledging the intricate interplay between …

Postbiotics, the next generation of probiotics, are extracts that are free of living and
nonviable bacteria and show strong modulatory effects on the gut flora. Examples include …

Dendrobium officinale has anti-inflammatory effects and is one of the well-known functional
foods. Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide (DOP) can reduce intestinal barrier disruption …

Depressive Disorder is a common mood disorder or affective disorder that is dominated by
depressed mood. It is characterized by a high incidence and recurrence. The onset of …

The brain–gut axis forms a bidirectional communication system between the gastrointestinal
(GI) tract and cognitive brain areas. Disturbances to this system in disease states such as …