The gut microbiome is related to many chronic diseases, but it also has a connection to our mental state. A new study found a link between the gut microbiome and social anxiety disorder.
The researchers discovered that transplanting gut bacteria from people suffering from social anxiety Disorder into mice induces increased social fear in the mice. This finding offers a new look at the biological roots of this disorder and offers hope for more targeted and effective treatments. The findings encourage further studies will examine the role of the gut microbiomes in mental health disorders.