India, Feb. 21 -- Mental health issues like anxiety and depression hinder day-to-day functioning, so the scientific community continues to strive to identify diet and lifestyle changes that can help ease them.

A study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine revealed that consuming probiotic-rich foods like yoghurt or kimchi can reduce anxiety-related behaviour.

The study uncovered that certain molecules known as indoles, produced by gut microbes, help manage anxiety. There's a connection between mood and good gut health. An imbalance in gut bacteria can spike anxiety-related behaviours more, so consuming probiotic-packed foods can help.

The researchers conducted tests on mice to understand this connection between gut microbes and anxiety....