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Yogurt can cure depression

13.03.2017

Everyone knows that yogurt is good for digestion, clear skin and shiny hair. But a new study by scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine also found that yogurt can treat depression. This creamy product contains lactobacilli, which can reduce blood pressure, stress and depression.

Experts have found that the amount of lactobacilli in the gut affects blood levels of a metabolite called kynurenine, which has been linked to depression. When lactobacillus levels in the gut are low, kynurenine levels rise, causing symptoms of depression. The findings improve understanding of the role of the gut microbiome in mental health, the researchers said.

During the tests, the researchers stressed mice and noticed that the main change in this case was the loss of lactobacilli in the intestines. This, in turn, led to symptoms of depression. However, when the rodents were given lactobacilli, their mental state improved.

Going forward, the scientists intend to study the effects of lactobacilli on patients with multiple sclerosis, a group in which this mental disorder is common.

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