Gut-Brain Connections

[Nakamova]

Thought this recent study is interesting, suggesting a role for probiotics in brain health:

http://www.pnas.org/content/108/38/16050

Title: "Ingestion of Lactobacillus strain regulates emotional behavior and central GABA receptor expression in a mouse via the vagus nerve"

...these findings highlight the important role of bacteria in the bidirectional communication of the gut–brain axis and suggest that certain organisms may prove to be useful therapeutic adjuncts in stress-related disorders such as anxiety and depression.

[RobinN]

Thanks so much Nakamova for sharing this info.
I so believe in this direction. Good to see there is some work being done in this area.