Gastroenterology June 2013 PMID 23474283

Consumption of fermented milk product with probiotic modulates brain activity.

Kirsten Tillisch, Jennifer Labus, Lisa Kilpatrick, Zhiguo Jiang, Jean Stains, Bahar Ebrat, Denis Guyonnet, Sophie Legrain-Raspaud, Beatrice Trotin, Bruce Naliboff, Emeran A Mayer

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The discussions display a generally positive and interested tone, with examples like the mention of how probiotics ‘can actually influence the way the brain “lights up”’ and references to brain imaging evidence. The tone and choice of words suggest users see this research as indicating a promising link between gut health and brain function, though some comments advise restraint or emphasize the novelty of the findings.

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Most discussions acknowledge or support the findings of probiotic influence on brain activity, as seen in comments like 'Couldn’t agree more' and references to the study’s significance.

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Posts show high curiosity, especially with mentions of brain imaging and mood improvement, indicating strong interest in the research.

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The comments reflect moderate engagement through sharing personal insights or contextual connections, such as linking the study to gut health or mental well-being.

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While some users recognize the potential significance, there is cautious optimism about the findings having a meaningful influence on health understanding, rather than definitive impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Consuming a fermented milk product with probiotics for 4 weeks can change brain activity related to emotion and sensation in healthy women, as shown by brain imaging studies.
  • The study found that probiotic intake reduced activity in brain networks involved in emotional and sensory responses, especially during tasks involving emotional faces.
  • These changes were linked to altered connectivity in the midbrain and other brain regions that process emotion and bodily sensations, suggesting probiotics may influence brain function in humans.]

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Chris Damman MD MA
@GutbitesMD · X

@drmarkhyman Couldn't agree more. For those so inclined here's a fascinating study showing that gut interventions (in this case probiotics) can actually influence the way the brain "lights up" on functional MRI. https://t.co/2Q1EsKuFrc

Aug 23, 2022 · 15 likes · 1,157 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[448] Tillisch, K., Labus, J., Kilpatrick, L., Jiang, Z., Stains, J., Ebrat, B., Guyonnet, D., LegrainRaspaud, S., Trotin, B., Naliboff, B., Mayer, E.A. (2013). Consumption of fermented milk product with probiotic modulates brain activity. Gastr., 144(7), 1394-401. #reference

Dec 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 510 followers View post →
Supergut
@supergut_ · X

9/ In humans, studies have shown that probiotics can improve mood & even alter the way the brain looks on a functional MRI. Prebiotic studies are still in their nascent stages, but there are some fascinating early signals.  https://t.co/aO5HbkBM4w

Sep 21, 2022 · 1 like · 1,731 followers View post →
qlopdopis
@qlopdopis · X

@cesarastudillo Tampoco hay que inventarse mucho. Últimamente salen cosas mu locas de ese tema. https://t.co/TGTS6p7A7z

Jan 27, 2023 · 1 like · 246 followers View post →
POPLINE
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RT @DocsDel: Consumption of fermented milk product with probiotic modulates brain activity https://t.co/LQOf8wADhd

Dec 2, 2022 · 2 shares · 5,226 followers View post →
Hubert Deep Work
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Tillisch, K., Labus, J., Kilpatrick, L., Jiang, Z., Stains, J., Ebrat, B., ... & Mayer, E. A. (2013). "Consumption of fermented milk product with probiotic modulates brain activity." Gastroenterology, 144(7), 1394-1401.

Oct 27, 2023 · 847 followers View post →

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Hubert Deep Work
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Tillisch, K., Labus, J., Kilpatrick, L., Jiang, Z., Stains, J., Ebrat, B., ... & Mayer, E. A. (2013). "Consumption of fermented milk product with probiotic modulates brain activity." Gastroenterology, 144(7), 1394-1401.

Oct 27, 2023 · 847 followers View post →
qlopdopis
@qlopdopis · X

@cesarastudillo Tampoco hay que inventarse mucho. Últimamente salen cosas mu locas de ese tema. https://t.co/TGTS6p7A7z

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POPLINE
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RT @DocsDel: Consumption of fermented milk product with probiotic modulates brain activity https://t.co/LQOf8wADhd

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RT @DocsDel: Consumption of fermented milk product with probiotic modulates brain activity https://t.co/LQOf8wADhd

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Consumption of fermented milk product with probiotic modulates brain activity https://t.co/LQOf8wADhd

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Supergut
@supergut_ · X

9/ In humans, studies have shown that probiotics can improve mood & even alter the way the brain looks on a functional MRI. Prebiotic studies are still in their nascent stages, but there are some fascinating early signals.  https://t.co/aO5HbkBM4w

Sep 21, 2022 · 1 like · 1,731 followers View post →
Julie Vera
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Chris Damman MD MA
@GutbitesMD · X

@drmarkhyman Couldn't agree more. For those so inclined here's a fascinating study showing that gut interventions (in this case probiotics) can actually influence the way the brain "lights up" on functional MRI. https://t.co/2Q1EsKuFrc

Aug 23, 2022 · 15 likes · 1,157 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[448] Tillisch, K., Labus, J., Kilpatrick, L., Jiang, Z., Stains, J., Ebrat, B., Guyonnet, D., LegrainRaspaud, S., Trotin, B., Naliboff, B., Mayer, E.A. (2013). Consumption of fermented milk product with probiotic modulates brain activity. Gastr., 144(7), 1394-401. #reference

Dec 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 510 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

腸内細菌自身が神経伝達物質を出してじかに脳を操るケースもあるみたい https://t.co/ixf2CoX9Cb 健康な女性たちにヨーグルトとプロバイオティクスを4週間飲んでもらった 感情と感覚を司る脳のエリアが活性化した https://t.co/t7TIdUkucy #自分用メモ

Jun 4, 2020 · 189 followers View post →