metabolites

Probiotics Alter Clock Gene Expression in Depression to Improve Mood (2024 Study)

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Probiotic treatment may influence core clock gene expression and metabolites in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD), potentially linking gut microbiota to circadian rhythms and mood regulation. Highlights: CLOCK Gene Expression: The expression level of the CLOCK gene significantly increased only in individuals receiving probiotic treatment, suggesting a direct impact of probiotics on circadian rhythms. …

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Metabolic Biomarkers & Future Depressive Symptoms: Is There a Link?

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A new study examined whether metabolic biomarkers assessed through a high-throughput method are associated with future depressive symptoms. The results suggest the metabolites may not play a direct role in depression development. Key Facts: Researchers investigated associations between 121 metabolic measures and depressive symptoms at 7-year follow-up. Some metabolites showed tendencies for links with more …

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