Dietary polyphenols: A novel strategy to modulate microbiota-gut-brain axis

We present an overview of the evidence supporting the importance of dysbiosis in the development of intestinal and neurological diseases. In addition, the usefulness of dietary polyphenols in managing disorders, via modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, is discussed.Key findings and conclusionsDietary polyphenols are increasingly envisaged as a novel and a relevant strategy in the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders. This is explained not only by their ability to reduce neuroinflammation and to improve memory and cognitive function, but also by their ability to modulate the gut microbiota, which makes them promising nutraceuticals to combat brain disorders.
Source: Trends in Food Science and Technology - Category: Food Science Source Type: research