Efficacy and safety of probiotic supplements on cognitive function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Our study found that probiotics improved cognitive function, especially after 12 weeks of supplementation, using the MoCA test. However, although probiotics show potential benefits, the current evidence remains highly uncertain, warranting further rigorous trials.
Authors
- Carlos Quispe‐Vicuña (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0076-0985)
- Anthony Bautista-Pariona (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3499-4491)
- Joshuan J. Barboza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2896-1407)
- Daniel Andrade-Girón (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9746-3583)
- Hugo Tito-Chura
- Pedro Torres-Balarezo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7169-2540)
- Ismael Moreno-Colina
- Nancy Calzada-Gonzales
- Linn Chu-Fuentes
Institutions
- Central University of Ecuador (EC)
- Antenor Orrego Private University (PE)
- Universidad Nacional del Santa (PE)
- Universidad Nacional José Faustino Sánchez Carrión (PE)
- Universidad Nacional de Moquegua (PE)
- Instituto Superior Tecnológico de Artes del Ecuador (EC)
- Universidad Señor de Sipán (PE)
- Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán (PE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-05149-6
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49