Essays about: "Gut-brain axis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Gut-brain axis.

  1. 1. The gut microbiome and nausea in pregnancy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Clàudia González Valdivia; [2023]
    Keywords : Bioinformatics; Microbiome; Metagenomics; Genome analysis; Genetics;

    Abstract : Nausea and vomiting are among the most common symptoms of early pregnancy. Its most extreme form Hyperemesis gravidarum often requires hospitalization and has been linked as a risk factor of perinatal depression. READ MORE

  3. 2. The impact of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics on mild cognitive impairment : a systematic review

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Astrid Viktorsson; Noah Westerholm; [2023]
    Keywords : MCI; Mild cognitive Impairment; Prebiotics; Probiotics; Synbiotics; DW2009; Bifidobacterium Breve A1; RBANS; MMSE.;

    Abstract : Background: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is seen as a state between normal aging and dementia, with patients having an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other sorts of dementia. MCI has been linked to a change in gut microbiota which impacts the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA), consequently affecting neurological functions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Can Probiotics Reduce Anxiety Symptoms? : The Gut-Brain Axis And Well-Being

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Angelica Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : probiotics; gut-brain axis; anxiety; stress; human studies;

    Abstract : Evidence suggests that the gut-brain axis can influence stress-related behaviour, mood and neuropsychological disorders, including anxiety. Stress exposure can increase anxiety-related symptoms such as muscle tension & worrying. Medical treatment has low success and a range of side effects on anxiety. READ MORE

  5. 4. Developing a Method to Study the Impact of Microbial DNA on the Brain Related to Alzheimer’s Disease – Can Food Make a Change?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Fuh-Tzu Yang; [2022]
    Keywords : DNA extraction; Microbiome DNA enrichment; Host DNA depletion; 16S rRNA sequencing; Alzheimer’s disease; Gut-brain axis; Microbiota; Microbial DNA; Black currant; Applied Nutrition and Food Chemistry; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Understanding the gut-brain-microbiota axis can help us provide a new tool to manage conditions such as Alzheimer’s. However, a major challenge is selectively amplifying the bacterial DNA which is present at a much lower level than the host DNA. READ MORE

  6. 5. γ-aminobutyric acid Rich Foods : methods for production and the effects of intake

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Agnes Sjöblom; [2021]
    Keywords : gamma-aminobutyric acid; GABA; GABA tea; fermentation; functional food; probiotics; lactic acid bacteria;

    Abstract : The current widespread interest in healthy lifestyle creates a demand for functional foods. New nutritious food products and supplements are launched on the market and products enriched with γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) constitutes some of them. γ-aminobutyric acid is a widely present amino acid in plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms. READ MORE