Citrus Fruit Consumption Helps Protect against Depression via Gut Microbiome: Study

New research demonstrates a potential protective role of citrus fruit on the incidence of depression and suggests that Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, a type of bacteria found in the human gut, and its metabolic activity may modulate the influence of citrus and its flavonoids on mood. The post Citrus Fruit Consumption Helps Protect against Depression via Gut Microbiome: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Feb 26, 2025 - 11:45
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Citrus Fruit Consumption Helps Protect against Depression via Gut Microbiome: Study
Samuthpongtorn et al. report that citrus intake and its components are prospectively associated with a lower risk of depression and altered abundance of 15 gut microbial species, including enriched Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. Image credit: Hans.

New research demonstrates a potential protective role of citrus fruit on the incidence of depression and suggests that Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, a type of bacteria found in the human gut, and its metabolic activity may modulate the influence of citrus and its flavonoids on mood.

The post Citrus Fruit Consumption Helps Protect against Depression via Gut Microbiome: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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