New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- In the quest for better mental health, scientists may have uncovered an unexpected ally, our gut microbes. A new research from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National Neuroscience Institute has revealed a surprising connection between gut bacteria and anxiety-related behaviour. The study, published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, suggested that certain microbial metabolites-specifically indoles-play a crucial role in regulating brain activity linked to anxiety. Could the key to emotional well-being lie within our digestive system?

Anxiety disorders are on the rise globally and Singapore is no exception as according to recent studies, one in seven people in the country has experienced a mental health disorder, including ...