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Probiotics Show Promise as Add-On Treatment for Depression

Source: Neuroscience News • Published: 17 Jun 2026, 20:25

Probiotics Show Promise as Add-On Treatment for Depression

Probiotics for late-life depression — a news feature exploring a small clinical trial adding daily supplements to usual care, plus microbiome monitoring.

Key Takeaways
  • While both groups experienced significant baseline recovery due to standard care
  • They were followed up for another 12 weeks
  • BDNF is a crucial protein that acts like a growth fertilizer for neurons in the brain
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