Distinct Gut Microbiome Characteristics Associated with Mental Health Symptoms of Healthy Adults

These exploratory findings suggest that self-reported mental health symptoms in otherwise healthy adults are associated with differences in the gut microbiome. The taxa identified in this study represent candidates for validation in larger, independent cohorts.

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Brain Sciences
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2026-03-31
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https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci16040382
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Gut microbiota and health
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Distinct Gut Microbiome Characteristics Associated with Mental Health Symptoms of Healthy Adults

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Distinct Gut Microbiome Characteristics Associated with Mental Health Symptoms of Healthy Adults

Valery V. Lozada-Fernández, Franklin D. West, Christina B. Welch, Soon Lee, Hea Jin Park, Karen Zinka, Michael Evans
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Abstract

These exploratory findings suggest that self-reported mental health symptoms in otherwise healthy adults are associated with differences in the gut microbiome. The taxa identified in this study represent candidates for validation in larger, independent cohorts.

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University of Georgia (US), Kelly Services (United States) (US)
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