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Brain Behav Immun August 2015 PMID 25862297

A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood.

Laura Steenbergen, Roberta Sellaro, Saskia van Hemert, Jos A Bosch, Lorenza S Colzato

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Across the responses, there is a shared recognition of the potential benefits of probiotics in mental health, with comments highlighting the significance of the findings and referencing the study's methodology and results, such as mentions of decreasing rumination and mood regulation; the tone balances curiosity with cautious optimism, reflecting a moderate level of interest and engagement.

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Most discussions agree that the research shows probiotics may help reduce negative thinking in sad moods, highlighting support for the findings.

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The posts display moderate curiosity, referencing the study and related concepts like probiotics and mental health in an engaging manner.

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There is some deep engagement, with posts discussing mechanisms, personal experiences, and implications for mental health treatment.

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Participants seem to believe the research could influence future mental health strategies, indicating a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study tested whether taking multispecies probiotics could help reduce negative thoughts and cognitive reactivity to sad moods in healthy people, with the aim of potentially preventing depression.
  • In a controlled trial, 20 participants took probiotics for 4 weeks, while another 20 took a placebo; those on probiotics showed a significant decrease in their tendency to ruminate or have aggressive thoughts when feeling sad.
  • The findings suggest that probiotics might be a promising way to reduce negative thinking linked to sad moods, and further research is needed to explore their use in preventing depression.]
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こいけ＠アイ・ワークス
@iworks_koike · X

腸活で、ぐるぐる思考(反芻思考)が減った、という論文があることをGPTさんに教わりました。20名ずつの小さな実験ですが、興味深い！

Jun 12, 2025 · 4 likes · 850 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[453] Steenbergen, L., Sellaro, R., van Hemert, S., Bosch, J.A., Colzato, L.S. (2015). A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 48, 258-264. #reference #probiyotik #prebiyotik

Jan 6, 2021 · 1 like · 510 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[196] Steenbergen L, Sellaro R, van Hemert S, Bosch JA, Colzato LS. A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood. Brain Behav Immun. 2015;48:258-64. #reference

Jun 25, 2020 · 510 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[25] Steenbergen, L., Sellaro, R., van Hemert, S., Bosch, J.A., Colzato, L.S. (2015). A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 48, 258-264. #reference

Apr 9, 2020 · 510 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

研究者によれば細菌たちが慢性炎症とリーキーガットをやわらげ脳が上手く働くようになったから 腸内細菌がトリプトファンのレベルを増やしセロトニンの合成量が増えるといった仕組みが想定されている 腸内細菌は攻めと守りの両面から脳の働きを良くしてくれる https://t.co/x06hCvJonh #自分用メモ

Jul 5, 2020 · 189 followers View post →
IamtheWalrus
@IamtheW60512589 · X

A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood - ScienceDirect https://t.co/CmumLVvj6m https://t.co/1PBqBQPGqj

Jan 22, 2021 · 72 followers View post →

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こいけ＠アイ・ワークス
@iworks_koike · X

腸活で、ぐるぐる思考(反芻思考)が減った、という論文があることをGPTさんに教わりました。20名ずつの小さな実験ですが、興味深い！

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A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood - ScienceDirect https://t.co/CmumLVvj6m https://t.co/1PBqBQPGqj

Jan 22, 2021 · 72 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[453] Steenbergen, L., Sellaro, R., van Hemert, S., Bosch, J.A., Colzato, L.S. (2015). A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 48, 258-264. #reference #probiyotik #prebiyotik

Jan 6, 2021 · 1 like · 510 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

研究者によれば細菌たちが慢性炎症とリーキーガットをやわらげ脳が上手く働くようになったから 腸内細菌がトリプトファンのレベルを増やしセロトニンの合成量が増えるといった仕組みが想定されている 腸内細菌は攻めと守りの両面から脳の働きを良くしてくれる https://t.co/x06hCvJonh #自分用メモ

Jul 5, 2020 · 189 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[196] Steenbergen L, Sellaro R, van Hemert S, Bosch JA, Colzato LS. A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood. Brain Behav Immun. 2015;48:258-64. #reference

Jun 25, 2020 · 510 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[25] Steenbergen, L., Sellaro, R., van Hemert, S., Bosch, J.A., Colzato, L.S. (2015). A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 48, 258-264. #reference

Apr 9, 2020 · 510 followers View post →