There is emerging evidence that diet has a major modulatory influence on brain-gut-
microbiome (BGM) interactions with important implications for brain health, and for several …

Suboptimal nutrition has been implicated in the underlying pathology of behavioral health
disorders and may impede treatment and recovery. Thus, optimizing nutritional status should …

The nutraceutical market is currently a high-impact multi-billion-dollar industry, and it is
anticipated to grow rapidly over the next decade. Nutraceuticals comprise diverse food …

Background The possible therapeutic impact of dietary changes on existing mental illness is
largely unknown. Using a randomised controlled trial design, we aimed to investigate the …

Now 30 years old, the chronic mild stress (CMS) model of depression has been used in>
1300 published studies, with a year-on-year increase rising to> 200 papers in 2015. Data …

Objectives The therapeutic use of nutrient-based 'nutraceuticals' and plant-based
'phytoceuticals' for the treatment of mental disorders is common; however, despite recent …

Mental illness, including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, accounts for a significant
proportion of global disability and poses a substantial social, economic and heath burden …

The microbial population residing within the human gut represents one of the most densely
populated microbial niche in the human body with growing evidence showing it playing a …

Tryptophan (TRP), an essential amino acid in mammals, is involved in several physiological
processes including neuronal function, immunity, and gut homeostasis. In humans, TRP is …

Current treatments and the dominant model of mental health care do not adequately
address the complex challenges of mental illness, which accounts for roughly one-third of …