Abstract:The association between gut microbiota and mental health is a relatively new research topic that has gained traction in recent years. Depression is a serious mental illness and a leading cause of disability, morbidity, and mortality worldwide. Based on the WHO reports, there are approximately 350 million people affected by depression globally. Currently available treatments can temporarily alleviate the symptoms of depressive illness, but these management plans are unable to completely reverse the multifactori… Show more
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