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Food for thought: nutrition as a treatment for mental health conditions
Date: 23/06/2022
Our diet can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing, but what potential does nutritional therapy hold for the treatment of mental health conditions?
Serger E et al 2022 - The gut metabolite indole-3 propionate promotes nerve regeneration and repair
Date: 22/06/2022
New study shows bidirectional link between inflammatory bowel disease and depression
Date: 02/06/2022
This research reveals a clinical overlap between IBD and depression, and is the first study to investigate the two-way association between these conditions in siblings.
Vitamins, minerals improve symptoms for children with ADHD
Date: 04/05/2022
Children with ADHD and emotional dysregulation who were given a micronutrient-dense formula made of all known vitamins and essential minerals were three times more likely to have better concentration and improved moods, according to a new study
Gastrointestinal issues linked with anxiety, social withdrawal for kids with autism
Date: 26/04/2022
A new study has found a "bi-directional" relationship between gastrointestinal issues and internalized symptoms in children and adolescents with autism—meaning the symptoms seem to be impacting each other simultaneously.
Diet can support the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders
Date: 07/04/2022
We already have significant evidence on the associations between nutrition and mental well-being, and there is also preliminary evidence showing that some people with depression will have fewer symptoms when they improve the quality of their diet. The importance of nutrition is also gaining footing in psychiatric care.
Artificial Sweeteners during pregnancy may affect baby's microbiome and increase obesity risk
Date: 17/01/2022
A new study investigates the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity. Pregnant rats fed with stevia or aspartame gave birth to pups that had a higher risk of obesity and specific changes in their gut microbiome. The findings highlight the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy.
Your gut senses the difference between real sugar and artificial sweetener
Date: 13/01/2022
Many people struggle with sugar cravings, and now we have a better understanding of how the gut senses sugars (and why artificial sweeteners don't curb those cravings)
Diet, exercise can improve teens' mental health
Date: 11/11/2021
Diet, nutrition and exercise are among the most accessible and effective interventions to reduce depression in young people
Gut microbiota differences seen in people with autism may be due to dietary preferences
Date: 11/11/2021
The diversity in species found in the guts of children with autism may be due to their restricted dietary preferences associated with autism, rather than the cause of their symptoms.
Gut bacteria don't cause autism. Autistic kids' microbiome differences are due to picky eating
Date: 11/11/2021
Autism-related traits and preferences are associated with less-diverse diet, leading to a less-diverse microbiome
Polyphenol-rich diets improve leaky gut syndrome in the elderly
Date: 26/10/2021
Intestinal permeability causes a reduction of the gut integrity barrier, and is related to the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and even Alzheimer's
How the microbiome affects human health
Date: 19/10/2021
The human body has several distinct microbiomes—on the skin, in the mouth and in our airways—but the most consequential one for health is in the digestive system, commonly called the gut microbiome.
Natural compound in basil may protect against Alzheimer's disease pathology
Date: 05/10/2021
A sensing mechanism associated with the gut microbiome explains how fenchol, a compound abundant in basil, reduces neurotoxicity in the Alzheimer's brain, according to a new study.
Looking to lose weight? Diet drinks might not be the sweet spot: study
Date: 28/09/2021
For females and people with obesity drinking artificially sweetened drinks may trick the brain into feeling hungry, which may in turn result in more calories being consumed
Review finds microbial patterns in patients with psychological disorders
Date: 24/09/2021
A new research review is the first to identify a pattern in the gut microbiome across the psychological conditions depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia and anxiety.
Microbiome: ‘good’ gut bacteria really could help you lose weight – new study
Date: 21/09/2021
Recent research has found that the presence of specific “good” microbes in the gut of people dieting to lose weight affected how many pounds they were able to lose.
Eating a high quality diet reduces risk of developing COVID-19
Date: 08/09/2021
People with the highest quality diet were around 10% less likely to develop COVID-19 than those with the lowest quality diet, and 40% less likely to fall severely ill.
Are omega-3 fatty acids prebiotic ingredients?
Date: 03/09/2021
Omega-3s may beneficially alter the composition of the gut microbiome and lead to increases in the production of short chain fatty acids, according to a new study.
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