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Depression: Probiotics could lessen sad mood and ‘aggressive thoughts’ – study

By administrator April 9, 2022 1 min read

“Probiotics supplementation warrants further research as a potential preventive strategy for depression,” the authors added.

How depression differs from feeling sad

Mental health charity HeretoHelp pointed out that sadness is a “normal reaction” to a loss, disappointment, or difficult situations.

Feeling sad from time to time is “part of being human”, but the feelings of sadness tend to dissipate, enabling you to carry on with your daily life.

Depression, on the other hand, is a mood disorder that can last for a very long time.

Source: | This article first appeared on Express.co.uk

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