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In a Nutshell
Two specific probiotic strains (Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175) significantly reduced depression and anxiety symptoms in older adults already on antidepressants by raising BDNF levels and modulating the gut-brain axis. Visceral fat drives brain inflammation, lowers BDNF, and shrinks the hippocampus through inflammatory cytokines and leaky gut; reducing it via microbiome optimization is presented as the key lever for protecting mood, cognition, and cardiovascular health. The practical protocol centers on daily fermented foods, eliminating processed items, and tracking visceral fat with MRI rather than relying on microbiome testing.
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The study examined 58 adults aged 60 or older with moderate depression (excluding severe cases) in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. All participants continued their antidepressant medications. The intervention lasted 12 weeks with a 12-week follow-up period. The probiotic group showed greater reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms compared to placebo. Changes in gut microbiota were observed, supported by psychological assessments and biological markers including BDNF levels.
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