Electroacupuncture regulates gut microbiota to reduce depressive-like behavior in rats

ConclusionThe antidepressant effect of EA at ST36 and ST25 is related to regulating intestinal flora and the neurotransmitter system. Our study suggests that EA contributes to the improvement of depression, and gut microbiota may be one of the mechanisms of EA effect.
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research