Studies from the past few years have strengthened the idea that the gut can regulate brain function. Last year, Rao examined if Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota, a probiotic, could alter mood-related symptoms in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. During the study, patients took the probiotic for two months. The researchers found a significant rise in Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria strains in the gut of patients taking the probiotic verses those taking placebo. In addition, the treated patients reported a significant decrease in anxiety.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of a probiotic in emotional symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. Gut pathogens, Vol. 1, No. 1. (2009), 6, doi:10.1186/1757-4749-1-6 by A. Venket Rao, Alison C. Bested, Tracey M. Beaulne, et al. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/11854806
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