Probiotics may help treat people with depression taking antidepressants – study

Research suggests that microorganisms living in the gut have a role to play in the regulation of mood.

The pilot study looked at whether using probiotics to improve gut health could be a new method of supporting mood and mental health (Alamy/PA)

Taking good bacteria in the form of a probiotic blend can help people with depression who are being treated with antidepressants, new research suggests.

The study, led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, indicates the potential of probiotic supplements to support improvement in depression and anxiety measures over an eight-week period.