February 2021 PMID 33271426

The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression - A systematic review.

Carra A Simpson, Carmela Diaz-Arteche, Djamila Eliby, Orli S Schwartz, Julian G Simmons, Caitlin S M Cowan

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Overall, this collection reflects a strong interest in how gut health influences mental well-being, with posts mentioning inflammatory processes, diet impacts, and referencing recent systematic reviews, which demonstrates both curiosity and engagment. The tone varies from scientific to casual, often emphasizing the importance and potential implications of the research, as seen in comments about diet, inflammation, and mental health outcomes.

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Most discussions acknowledge the link between gut microbiota and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, supporting the publication's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high curiosity, referencing recent studies, diet influences, and suggesting the significance of the topic, indicating active engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments delve into mechanisms like inflammation and diet, showing a moderate level of analysis, though a few are brief or primarily share links.

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The discussions highlight a recognition of the research’s significance for understanding and potentially treating mental health issues, suggesting a meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review highlights that gut microbiota, the community of microorganisms in our digestive system, is linked to anxiety and depression, with some bacteria being more common in these conditions.
  • Findings on overall diversity of gut bacteria are inconsistent, but specific bacteria associated with inflammation are often increased in people with anxiety and depression, while bacteria that produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids are decreased.
  • Future research should focus on understanding how diet and medications influence gut bacteria and their functions to better explore microbiota-based prevention and treatment options for mental health disorders.]

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Christine Fülling
@10_9_cfu · X

A great systematic review by @caitlincowanPhd and colleagues. The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review https://t.co/s56gmHMrLL

Dec 4, 2020 · 28 likes · 9 shares · 823 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

不安と抑うつにおける腸内細菌叢についてのシステマティックレビュー論文。関係あるかどうかではなく,どの細菌が関係あるかという議論をしている。/ The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review https://t.co/XXIkbCECVf

Feb 7, 2023 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 9,273 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

En primer lugar, si se incrementa el porcentaje de grasa del organismo se experimenta una alteración a nivel de microbiota, lo que puede aumentar la incidencia de los problemas depresivos y de ansiedad. https://t.co/WH8jkCf1hS

Nov 13, 2021 · 3 likes · 108,194 followers View post →
Sergi Godia
@drsergigodia · X

@RamondeGirona @324cat Hi ha molts estudis que avalen aquesta notícia. Al primer món hi ha excès d’aliments ultraprocessats, que junt amb l’estrés i altres factors desequilibren la microbiota intestinal i d’aquí apareixen multitut d’alteracions extradigestives. Una mostra: https://t.co/510b3Oycmi

Jun 10, 2023 · 3 likes · 3,324 followers View post →
Microbiome Articles
@microbe_article · X

The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression - a systematic review. - Simpson CA et al. - https://t.co/I6kYb24Sxa #microbiome

Dec 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 7,156 followers View post →
SEMiPYP
@SEMiPYP · X

The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review by Carra A. Simpson et al. ⤵️ https://t.co/auz1bolC7D Via Clinical Psychology Review #Anxietydisorders #Depression #Microbiome #Microbiota https://t.co/dqtmOpHA33

Nov 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,594 followers View post →

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MirPebble
@mirpebble.bsky.social · Bluesky

@hbomberguy.bsky.social thought of you seeing this, it mentions the gut- brain axis and autism, though it sites "The gut microbiota and mental health in adults" and "The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression - a systematic review" as reference for these claims

Jun 22, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
Holy Mackarel
@waywardminstrel.bsky.social · Bluesky

Well... Fuck keto indeed, but there are studies around microbiota and anxiety &depression. Still inconclusive but warranting further study. Google "The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – a systematic review" as an example.

Jan 23, 2025 View post →
Lynn
@Lynn17814347 · X

@ProfRobHoward Gut inflammation anxiety & depression https://t.co/WHQkpyQaeF Gut inflammation depression https://t.co/yTiIROgQB8 https://t.co/GWj8dUp4xL High cortisol depression & anxiety https://t.co/1n0gulUSB4 https://t.co/nvmlEmhZeH

Jan 18, 2025 · 151 followers View post →
Lynn
@Lynn17814347 · X

@DrHannahBelcher @KevinRo90321458 Keto low carb diet depression https://t.co/GGiYpCnc1r Gut inflammation anxiety & depression https://t.co/WHQkpyQaeF Gut inflammation depression https://t.co/yTiIROgQB8 https://t.co/GWj8dUp4xL High cortisol depression & anxiety https://t.co/1n0gulUSB4

Dec 17, 2024 · 151 followers View post →
Sergi Godia
@drsergigodia · X

@RamondeGirona @324cat Hi ha molts estudis que avalen aquesta notícia. Al primer món hi ha excès d’aliments ultraprocessats, que junt amb l’estrés i altres factors desequilibren la microbiota intestinal i d’aquí apareixen multitut d’alteracions extradigestives. Una mostra: https://t.co/510b3Oycmi

Jun 10, 2023 · 3 likes · 3,324 followers View post →
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@kotsukotsumam · X

RT @myuuko: 不安と抑うつにおける腸内細菌叢についてのシステマティックレビュー論文。関係あるかどうかではなく,どの細菌が関係あるかという議論をしている。/ The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systema…

Feb 7, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,558 followers View post →
寝正月
@neshogatu · X

RT @myuuko: 不安と抑うつにおける腸内細菌叢についてのシステマティックレビュー論文。関係あるかどうかではなく,どの細菌が関係あるかという議論をしている。/ The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systema…

Feb 7, 2023 · 2 shares · 92 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

不安と抑うつにおける腸内細菌叢についてのシステマティックレビュー論文。関係あるかどうかではなく,どの細菌が関係あるかという議論をしている。/ The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review https://t.co/XXIkbCECVf

Feb 7, 2023 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 9,273 followers View post →
Lic. Federico Otazú
@licotazu94 · X

¿Sufris de ansiedad/depresión? Fíjate como esta tu intestino. Una mala alimentación y estrés crónico, altera tu microbiota y tu eje intestino - cerebro. Intestino sano - mente sana.

Apr 12, 2022 · 698 followers View post →
Hidetaka Hamasaki
@hhamasaki78 · X

The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review https://t.co/CW78yGu3Am

Jan 21, 2022 · 1 like · 123 followers View post →
Jorge Padilla
@drjorgepadilla · X

DEPRESIÓN Y MICROBIOTA INTESTINAL ‼️ Una mala salud gastrointestinal se relaciona con mayor riesgo de trastornos depresivos. Cada día tenemos más evidencia de la relación eje intestino

Jan 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 547 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

En primer lugar, si se incrementa el porcentaje de grasa del organismo se experimenta una alteración a nivel de microbiota, lo que puede aumentar la incidencia de los problemas depresivos y de ansiedad. https://t.co/WH8jkCf1hS

Nov 13, 2021 · 3 likes · 108,194 followers View post →
trpdo
@trpdo · X

@ps9714 @IceIsMyVice So, 1 out of 2 marriages last. Is cup ½ empty or ½ full? Failed marriage can point to depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc – not surprisingly considering standard American diet drives not just chronic disease but mental illness, too. Where is that narrative? https://t.co/Ds54VXZw45

Oct 3, 2021 · 512 followers View post →
trpdo
@trpdo · X

@Mindy37763886 @Vance2for1 You're admitting there is violence by a minority of women. Is that ok? Are those female abusers pathetically dominant, too? Or do you just want to even the score to 50/50? DV is not going away until we address what makes people dysfunctional, unsocial. https://t.co/GyQfWQjQba

Oct 3, 2021 · 512 followers View post →
trpdo
@trpdo · X

Both #GabbyPetito & Brian suffered anxiety issues, which are a direct consequence of both impaired gut microbiota & vital nutrients missing in the standard American diet (a.k.a. fast food, junk snacks, protein bars, etc). Domestic violence is preventable. https://t.co/GyQfWQjQba

Sep 27, 2021 · 512 followers View post →
Think Biome
@ThinkBiome · X

The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review https://t.co/gtWlezq8NP

Feb 16, 2021 · 1 like · 288 followers View post →
SEMiPYP
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RT @SEMiPYP: The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review by Carra A.Simpson et al. ⤵️ https://t.co/muOsbnMynD Via Cl…

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Auxiliadora Molina
@AuxiMolina · X

RT @SEMiPYP: The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review by Carra A.Simpson et al. ⤵️ https://t.co/muOsbnMynD Via Cl…

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SEMiPYP
@SEMiPYP · X

The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review by Carra A.Simpson et al. ⤵️ https://t.co/muOsbnMynD Via Clinical Psychology Review #microbiota #depression https://t.co/8y3U3chHCE

Dec 18, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 1,594 followers View post →
Michael Kurin
@motilitymike · X

RT @10_9_cfu: A great systematic review by @caitlincowanPhd and colleagues. The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic rev…

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Marissa Sgro
@MarissaSgro · X

RT @10_9_cfu: A great systematic review by @caitlincowanPhd and colleagues. The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic rev…

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Serena Boscaini
@SerenaBoscaini · X

RT @10_9_cfu: A great systematic review by @caitlincowanPhd and colleagues. The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic rev…

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ANMS
@ANMSociety · X

RT @10_9_cfu: A great systematic review by @caitlincowanPhd and colleagues. The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic rev…

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Dr Caitlin Cowan
@caitlincowanPhD · X

RT @10_9_cfu: A great systematic review by @caitlincowanPhd and colleagues. The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic rev…

Dec 4, 2020 · 9 shares · 1,716 followers View post →
Katie Guzzetta
@ktguzz · X

RT @10_9_cfu: A great systematic review by @caitlincowanPhd and colleagues. The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic rev…

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Jibran Khokhar
@DrJKhokhar · X

RT @10_9_cfu: A great systematic review by @caitlincowanPhd and colleagues. The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic rev…

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@AbizaidAlfie · X

RT @10_9_cfu: A great systematic review by @caitlincowanPhd and colleagues. The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic rev…

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Christine Fülling
@10_9_cfu · X

A great systematic review by @caitlincowanPhd and colleagues. The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review https://t.co/s56gmHMrLL

Dec 4, 2020 · 28 likes · 9 shares · 823 followers View post →
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@Symbiosispapers · X

The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression - A systematic review https://t.co/JjnkHyRWAQ

Dec 4, 2020 · 1,104 followers View post →
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@microbe_article · X

The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression - a systematic review. - Simpson CA et al. - https://t.co/I6kYb24Sxa #microbiome

Dec 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 7,156 followers View post →
Auxiliadora Molina
@AuxiMolina · X

RT @SEMiPYP: The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review by Carra A. Simpson et al. ⤵️ https://t.co/auz1bolC7D Via C…

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@SEMiPYP · X

The gut microbiota in anxiety and depression – A systematic review by Carra A. Simpson et al. ⤵️ https://t.co/auz1bolC7D Via Clinical Psychology Review #Anxietydisorders #Depression #Microbiome #Microbiota https://t.co/dqtmOpHA33

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