Uncovering Yogurt’s Secret Power: An All-Natural Defence Against Depression and Anxiety
Uncovering Yogurt’s Secret Power: An All-Natural Defence Against Depression and Anxiety The discovery of Lactobacillus’ critical role in stress management and its potential to prevent depression and anxiety has opened the door for the development of novel probiotic-based treatments for mental health issues. Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have shown that the bacteria lactobacillus, which is present in yoghurt and fermented foods, helps the body cope with stress and may even help prevent depression and anxiety. The results pave the way for novel approaches to the treatment of depression and anxiety. Lactobacillus’s Function in Mental Health The role of Lactobacillus is identified in the new research by Alban Gaultier, Ph.D., and colleagues at UVA, setting it apart from all the other microbes that naturally reside in and on our bodies. Together, these organisms are referred to as the microbiota, and scientists are working harder and harder to target them in a...