Faim and University of Cork (Ireland): The secret behind reducing anxiety and stress? Antibiotic-guided diet – Lavis – Rotaliana

Saint-Michel All’Adige. there Edmund Mach Foundation Take part in the international study you coordinated University College Cork (Ireland) Which shows how the virtuous combination of lifestyle and nutrition affects people’s mental health.

The study focuses on prebiotics, which are beneficial microorganisms that work in conjunction with probiotics and that, by acting along the microbiota-gut-brain axis, contribute to the better functioning of the human nervous system.

From this search in FEM The Metabolism Unit of the Research and Innovation Center involved with the analysis of human biofluids, further confirmation of the benefits produced by these microorganisms, and a further step towards preventive or therapeutic intervention through nutrition, and syndromes such as depression, Alzheimer’s, autism or stress disorders in general.

In particular, 4 key components of the diet appear capable of improving mental health from the research: Omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, fiber and fermented foods. A balanced diet, without the need to take supplements, can be achieved simply by pairing high doses of fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir and kombucha, with a Mediterranean diet.

“With all the necessary limitations offered by the survey duration and the small size of the study sample, it is safe to say that adopting a targeted diet can be a valid tool in reducing stress, anxiety and depression,” he says. Andrea Annesi, FEM researcher -. This research represents an important turning point and starting point for further insights into the potential associated with the adoption of targeted diets for the treatment of mental disorders.

• The combination of plant fibers and fermented foods leads to the development of biopsychology

The study did not consider individual foods, but the combined combination of fermented foods and plant fibers, in repeated administrations throughout the day and for a medium-long duration (4 weeks). A varied real diet is characterized by the presence of ingredients such as cabbage, leeks, onions, garlic, apples, bananas, small fruits, whole grains, legumes, and fermented foods that support the growth of psychosocial microorganisms in the gut.

• The Study in FEM: Human Biofluid Analysis

The activity carried out by the Metabolism Unit of the Research and Innovation Center relates to the analysis of human biological fluids (plasma and urine) for the targeted quantitative determination of catabolites of essential amino acids and metabolites synthesized by intestinal microbiota thanks to an innovative protocol developed in the last few years. By comparing two study samples, one characterized by the consumption of a diet with the characteristics described above and the other by the consumption of a conventional diet, subjects who belonged to the first study group had shown a reduction in stress at the end of four perceived weeks compared to those who were part of the second group, associated with a diet. standard.

• Psychobiotic microorganisms and their benefits

In the gut, psychotrophic microorganisms convert ingested food into a series of metabolites that have a positive effect on the brain, such as the hormone of happiness, serotonin. Any changes in the functioning of the gut microbiota caused by stress or incorrect eating habits lead to a disruption in the communication between the gut and the brain, and thus to the onset of stress or, in more serious cases, diseases.