Are They Also Mind Colonizers? Exploring the Association Between Gut Microbiota and Depression

Abstract

<jats:p>The association of the gut microbiota with many diseased and healthy state is currently of global interest. Gut microbiota is able to alter immune responses and behaviour and it is also involved in the pathophysiology of depression. Depression is a disorder that is etiologically heterogeneous. There is a strong evidence for microbiome links to mental health, which point to a possible future of manipulation of gut microbiota for better health. This review compiled existing literature on the relationship between depression and human gut microbiota.</jats:p>