Mixed evidenceprobiotic
Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 + Bifidobacterium longum R0175 for Low Mood
Proposed to act via the gut-brain axis, modulating vagal signaling, inflammatory markers, and stress-hormone regulation thought to influence mood.
How strong is the research?
Mixed evidence
8-week trial in adults with at least moderate self-reported low mood, not on psychotropic medication; no significant difference vs placebo on any psychological outcome measure (effect sizes d=0.07-0.16) or biomarkers
How much to take
3 billion_CFU
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