Associations between self-reported psychological symptom severity and gut microbiota: further support for the microgenderome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research into the brain-gut-microbiota axis (BGMA) continues to reveal associations between gut microbiota (GM) and psychological symptom expression, inspiring new ways of conceptualising psychological disorders. However, before GM modulation can be touted as a possible auxiliary treatment option, more research is needed as inconsistencies in previous findings regarding these associations are prevalent. Additionally, the concept of the microgenderome, which proposes that GM may interact with sex hormones, has received limited attention in studies using human samples to date. However, such research has demonstrated sex specific associations between GM and psychological symptom expression.

Method

This cross-sectional retrospective study explores associations between

SUBMITTER: Ganci M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9059404 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature