Effects of Atypical Antipsychotic Treatment and Resistant Starch Supplementation on Gut Microbiome Composition in a Cohort of Patients with Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia

ConclusionThese data suggest that AAP treatment is associated with measurable differences in gut microbiota, particularly in female AAP ‐treated patients in whom reduced species richness was observed. Additionally, variable microbiome responses to resistant starch supplementation were seen, with a significant increase in starch degraders.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy - January 8, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Stephanie A. Flowers, Nielson T. Baxter, Kristen M. Ward, A. Zarina Kraal, Melvin G. McInnis, Thomas M. Schmidt, Vicki L. Ellingrod Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research