Yogurt Can Be Helpful In Anxiety
Author: Nia Rouseberg
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August 08, 2022
Probiotics, which can be found in yogurt, can relieve symptoms of anxiety and worry.
If we are looking for ways to deal with anxiety and worry , the answer may lie in yogurt . According to researchers, a probiotic, which is composed of live but beneficial bacteria, can improve the health of the digestive system and thus reduce anxiety and affect stress- related behavior .
The idea comes from a study focused on zebrafish, during which different species of fish respond better to stressors when they ingest a bacterium found in yogurt and probiotic supplements - Lactobacillus plantarum .
Researchers from the University of Missouri in the United States explain that the study used stressors that mimic the pattern of those that are common in the environment, such as stress from isolation and temperature changes. For this reason, the results are also applicable to the human body.
The data can be very important in developing new ways to treat anxiety disorders , which are among the most common mental problems.
Experts point out that drugs are currently targeted at the brain, but anxiety and stress , in addition to inducing neurological symptoms, are often closely linked to a number of conditions affecting the digestive tract.
Targeting bacteria in the gut flora may be an alternative approach to treating these conditions. The researchers added that the results highlighted the impact that microbes have on psychological function, in this case specifically the central nervous system .
When it comes to intestinal bacteria, there are those that promote health and those that harm it. Beneficial bacteria can support the processes associated with digestion and maintain the "smooth" functioning of the body's natural ecosystem, and even benefit from losing extra pounds. Harmful bacteria upset the stomach and pose a risk of developing the disease.
In previous studies, researchers concluded that probiotics can improve mood, which relieves conditions such as anxiety and depression .
The data is published in the journal Scientific Reports .