Open AccessA Systematic Review of the Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Schizophrenia Symptoms
Author(s) -
Qin Xiang Ng,
Alex Yu Sen Soh,
Nandini Venkatanarayanan,
Collin Yih Xian Ho,
Donovan Yutong Lim,
WeeSong Yeo
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
neuropsychobiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.71
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1423-0224
pISSN - 0302-282X
DOI - 10.1159/000498862
Subject(s) - probiotic , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , placebo , medicine , randomized controlled trial , gut flora , clinical trial , gastroenterology , psychiatry , immunology , biology , alternative medicine , pathology , genetics , bacteria
Derangements of the gut microbiome have been linked to increased systemic inflammation and central nervous system disorders, including schizophrenia. This systematic review thus aimed to investigate the hypothesis that probiotic supplementation improves schizophrenia symptoms.