Fiber + Supplements for Mental Health

“Psychobiotics,” prebiotics and fiber supplements for mental health: what the research supports so far.

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Are fiber supplements helpful for mood balance? Not on current evidence: a 2024 review of 10 trials with 740 people found fiber supplements did not improve depression or anxiety, even though people who eat more fiber report slightly better mood. If you try one, add it alongside any treatment you already have, mix psyllium into at least 8 ounces of liquid, and see a professional for low mood that lasts for weeks.
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