Gut bacteria may boost mood in bipolar depression
NCT ID NCT05762887
First seen May 22, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding probiotics (beneficial bacteria) to standard bipolar depression treatments can reduce depressive symptoms. 141 adults with bipolar disorder took either probiotics or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if probiotics improve mood and how they affect gut and body inflammation.
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University of Sao Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403010, Brazil
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