Probiotics and L-theanine: Stress-soothing supplemental synergy.

PREVENTION of mental depression; THERAPEUTIC use of amino acids; ANXIETY prevention; THERAPEUTIC use of probiotics; NERVE tissue proteins; MUSHROOMS; INTUITION; COMBINED modality therapy; NATURAL foods; TEA; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress; MEDICAL research

The article discusses research published in the May 2023 issue of the journal "Nutrients" which found that probiotics Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium lactis in combination with the supplement L-theanine could alleviate stress-induced anxiety and depression. Research findings indicate the role of the probiotics and L-theanine in regulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) more effectively, as well as in helping reduce neuroinflammation, gut inflammation and gut imbalance.