News-Medical.Net August 11, 2024
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers investigate the combined effects of caloric restriction (CR) and clinical psychological intervention (CPI) on the composition of the gut microbiome and stress-related mental health outcomes in women.
The impact of lifestyle interventions
Common mental and metabolic disorders like obesity, depression, and diabetes share biological and lifestyle pathways, thus leading to their co-occurrence, as well as increased morbidity and mortality rates. Although pharmacological treatments exist to manage many of these disorders, adherence is challenging, and side effects like weight gain can reduce patient compliance, ultimately increasing the risk of adverse outcomes.
Lifestyle interventions, including diet and stress reduction, have become increasingly popular for their potential benefits. The gut microbiome, influenced by...
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