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- Title
COPING WITH STRESS RELATED EFFECTS ON THE BRAIN - ROLE OF NEURO-NUTRACEUTICALS AND GUT MICROBES.
- Authors
Pathak, S.; Suhanya, P.; Sushmitha, S.; Murugesan, R.; Fang He; Marotta, F.; Banerjee, A.
- Abstract
Human brain is the control system of body which helps in coordinating the function of every organ and maintaining homeostasis. A functioning brain receives information from the body and interprets information guiding the body's response to it. There is found to be an interaction between the brain and the intestinal flora of the body. Apart from known benefits of microbes such as digestion and host defense, the gut microbiome also impacts mental health. Stress is being the major cause of occurrence of various mental health problems. Neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration are the pathophysiological implications of stress as it disturbs the generation of neurons. Gut microbes have been found to help ease the effects of stress such as anxiety, depression but there is a negative consequence of their composition being altered in case of chronic stress or emotional trauma. Specific food supplements maintain the gut population as well as protects the brain from stress induced debilitating effects. Nutraceuticals providing nutrition to the microbiome and influence cognitive functions and development of brain can be referred as neuro-nutraceuticals. This review aims to highlight the multi-targeted action of nutraceuticals and gut-microbiota upon brain during stress and their specific effects on normal brain functioning and development.
- Publication
International Journal of Probiotics & Prebiotics, 2017, Vol 12, Issue 4, p183
- ISSN
1555-1431
- Publication type
Academic Journal