A step ahead: Exploring the gut microbiota in inpatients with bipolar disorder during a depressive episode

2018238 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Annamaria Painold · Medical University of Graz

Sabrina Mörkl · Medical University of Graz

Karl Kashofer · Medical University of Graz

Bettina Halwachs · Medical University of Graz

Nina Dalkner · Medical University of Graz

Susanne Bengesser · Medical University of Graz

Armin Birner

Abstract

The present findings suggest that causes and/or consequences of BD may also lie outside the brain. Exploratory research of the gut microbiota in affective disorders like BD may identify previously unknown underlying causes, and offer new research and therapeutic approaches to mood disorders.

Topics & Keywords

Gut microbiota and health Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Tryptophan and brain disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Bipolar Disorders

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 40-49

DOI: 10.1111/bdi.12682

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