Stress, a ubiquitous part of daily human life, has varied biological effects which are
increasingly recognized as including modulation of commensal microorganisms residing in …

It has become increasingly evident in recent years that the gut microbiome and the brain
communicate in a bidirectional manner, with each possibly affecting the other's functions …

Key points Chronic (psychosocial) stress changes gut microbiota composition, as well as
inducing behavioural and physiological deficits. The microbial metabolites short‐chain fatty …

Mental disorders and neurological diseases have brought rapidly increasing medical
burdens. Although extensive researches have been conducted hugely, effective therapies …

Gut microbiome diversity has been strongly associated with mood-relating behaviours,
including major depressive disorder (MDD). This association stems from the recently …

The human gut harbours trillions of symbiotic bacteria that play a key role in programming
different aspects of host physiology in health and disease. These intestinal microbes are …

Objective Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is associated with alterations along the brain-gut-
microbiota axis. Previous studies have suggested a parallel segregation of microbial …

Psychological comorbidity is highly present in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Recent
research points to a role of intestinal microbiota in visceral hypersensitivity, anxiety, and …

Hypobaric hypoxia and dietary protein and fat intakes have been independently associated
with an altered gastrointestinal (GI) environment and gut microbiota, but little is known …

Here, we discuss the link between nutrition, non-communicable chronic diseases and socio-
economic standing, with a special focus on the microbiota. We provide a theoretical …