Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics & Gut Nutrition

Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis

Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis is an emerging and highly significant area of research that explores the complex bidirectional communication between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system. This axis involves multiple pathways, including neural (vagus nerve), endocrine (hormonal signaling), and immune mechanisms, through which the gut and brain continuously interact. The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in producing neurotransmitters such as serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which directly influence mood, cognition, and behavior.

This session will highlight how imbalances in gut microbiota (dysbiosis) are associated with neurological and psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. It will also explore the role of stress, diet, and lifestyle factors in shaping this gut–brain communication.

Experts will discuss cutting-edge research on psychobiotics, a class of probiotics that positively impact mental health, as well as novel therapeutic strategies targeting the microbiome to improve cognitive and emotional well-being. The session aims to provide insights into how modulation of the gut microbiota through diet, probiotics, and lifestyle interventions can influence brain function, offering promising avenues for future treatments in mental and neurological health