A new study suggests probiotics with vitamin D might improve cognitive function in people with schizophrenia. The study involved 70 adults who took either a placebo or the supplements daily for 12 weeks ..read more

Probiotics might play a vital role in preventing cognitive decline associated with aging. By providing participants suffering from mild cognitive impairment with the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for three months, researchers observed enhanced cognitive performance and gut microbiome modifications ..read more

Gut microbes could be leveraged to block absorption of toxic metals, such as mercury, while promoting absorption of beneficial ones, like iron. The scientists focused on genes that enable bacteria to convert dangerous mercury into less toxic forms ..read more

A probiotic blend comprising 14 strains of bacteria can enhance the treatment of major depressive disorder when used alongside antidepressants. This pilot study highlights the potential of probiotics in promoting improvements in mood over an eight-week period. It is a pioneering exploration into how gut health, improved via probiotics, could pave the way for a novel approach to bolster mood and mental health ..read more

Probiotics have recently attracted increasing interest for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers tested the ability of probiotics to contrast oxidative stress and inflammation induced by sleep loss. Findings concluded that probiotic supplementation could be a positive strategy to counteract oxidative stress and inflammation promoted by sleep loss ..read more

Mice treated with a probiotic recovered from alcohol exposure and suffered fewer health effects than those not treated with the probiotic ..read more

Researchers report human milk oligosaccharides, complex sugars in human breastmilk, may change in pregnant women who are taking probiotics ..read more

Capsular polysaccharide A (PSA), an envelope molecule, may help to boost the immune system and protect against potentially fatal neuroinflammation associated with Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE). Mice given PSA survived exposure to a lethal herpes simplex viral infection, while those not treated with the probiotic did not, despite both groups being treated with a common antiviral used to treat HSE ..read more

According to researchers, probiotics may not be as effective as most believe. Researchers report many people's digestive tracts prevent standard probiotics from successfully colonizing them ..read more

A new study reveals probiotic use can result in a significant accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine. Researchers say the bacterial accumulation can result in brain fogginess and significant belly bloating ..read more