Anxiety, Gut Microbiome, and Nutraceuticals: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidence

By Yashwant V. Pathak, Sarvadaman Pathak, Con Stough Healthy gut function is associated with normal central nervous system (CNS) function. Hormones, neurotransmitters, and immunological factors released from the gut are known to send signals to the brain either directly or via autonomic neurons. Recently, studies have emerged focusing on variations in the microbiome and the effect on various CNS disorders, including, but not limited to anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, and autism. Anxiety, Gut Microbiome, and Nutraceuticals: Recent Trends and Clinical Evidence is focused on understanding the role of gut microbiomes on anxiety and how it can be treated using various nutraceuticals. It covers recent trends and clinical evidence in application of nutraceuticals in treating anxiety and related disorders. Key Features Explains various factors related to anxiety and anxiety-related disorders including pathophysiological and pharmacological factors Discusses the pharmacology behind anxiety and related disorders Explores the role of gut microbiota and its relationship with anxiety and related disorders Describes different nutraceuticals and classes of nutraceuticals which can be useful to treat anxiety and related disorders In recent years, there has been an increased interest in nutraceuticals and their applications in treating many diseases and disorders. The market has grown tremendously, and this book focuses on the many clinical studies reporting on the usefulness of nutraceuticals in treating such health conditions. Product Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press; 1st edition (September 26, 2023) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 420 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032367954 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032367958