Evidences of a New Psychobiotic Formulation on Body Composition and Anxiety.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gut microbiota is implied in obesity, because of its ability to harvest energy from diet, and in the regulation of behavior. Given the link between gut microbiota, body composition, obesity, and anxiety, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a new psychobiotic formulation.

Methods

Eligible patients were randomly divided into three groups: psychobiotics oral suspension group (POSG); dietary treatment group (DTG); combined treatment group (CTG). All subjects underwent body composition and psychological profile evaluation.

Results

Significant changes in body composition parameters in each group were relieved after all treatments. Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HAM-A) highlighted a significant reduction of the total score for all study population

SUBMITTER: Colica C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5632987 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature