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In high spirits? Compound in red wine may treat depression and anxiety, study finds

Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may display anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain. This is according to a mouse model study from the University of Buffalo (UB), US. The findings elucidate how resveratrol impacts neurological process and the researchers believe this […]

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Nutritional psychiatry: Accessing the gut to address the brain

As evidence mounts for the existence of the gut-brain axis, nutritional psychiatry has emerged as a promising research field within the food and nutrition community. Backed by studies that sought to establish the link between gastrointestinal health with neurological disorders, the association appears to be gathering pace, as nutritional psychiatrists are adamant the “gut-brain” pathway […]

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Could probiotic ease depression? Mouse study suggests so…

Lactobacillus, a probiotic bacteria found in live­culture yogurt and sauerkraut, could reverse depressive symptoms, according to a new mouse study that researchers think could hold true in humans. The research used a combination of behavioral, molecular and computational techniques to test the role of the microbiota in depressive and ‘despair’ behaviors after noting that the […]

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Flavonoids could fight depression in later life

A new study into the long-term effects of a flavonoid-rich diet claims the compounds in plant foods may interrupt the pathophysiology of depression. As depression is the leading cause of disability around the world, many sufferers do not necessarily respond fully to the treatments available and so, preventing depression has the potential to improve the […]