A research team exploring gut-brain communication said targeted probiotic formulas could eventually become part of treatment strategies for anxiety disorders, though human trials remain at an early stage.
Scientists identified microbial pathways that appear to influence stress signaling and mood regulation, suggesting the digestive tract plays a larger role in mental health than conventional psychiatry once assumed.
Psychiatrists urged caution against overpromising quick fixes, noting that anxiety arises from genetic, social and environmental factors probiotics alone are unlikely to address.
Still, investigators said specially designed bacterial strains—delivered under medical supervision—might complement therapy and medication for patients who do not respond fully to existing options.
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