The Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients After Myocardial Infarction: Results of a Preliminary Double-Blind Clinical Trial

Conclusion These data provide preliminary evidence that probiotic supplementation in patients with percutaneous coronary intervention post-MI has beneficial effects on depressive symptoms and markers of oxidative stress and inflammation. Multicenter studies with larger sample sizes are needed to replicate these findings and identify patient subgroups with the most benefit from probiotic supplementation. Trial Registration:www.irct.ir identifier: IRCT20121028011288N15.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research