In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients , researchers investigate the combined effects of caloric restriction (CR) and clinical psychological intervention (CPI) on the composition of the gut microbiome and stress-related mental health outcomes in women. Study: The Effects of Caloric Restriction and Clinical Psychological Intervention on the Interplay of Gut Microbial Composition and Stress in Women. Image Credit: Natalia Deriabina / Shutterstock.
com The impact of lifestyle interventions Common mental and metabolic disorders like obesity, depression, and diabetes share biological and lifestyle pathways, thus leading to their co-occurrence, as well as increased morbidity and mortality rates. Although pharmacological treatments exist to manage many of these disorders, adherence is challenging, and side effects like weight gain can reduce patient compliance, ultimately increasing the risk of adverse outcomes. Lifestyle interventions, including diet and stress reduction, have become increasingly popular for their potential benefits.
The gut microbiome, influenced by diet and stress, plays a crucial role in mental and physical health. Thus, further research is needed to better understand the synergistic effects of dietary and psychological interventions on gut microbiota and mental health and optimize these approaches for improved health outcomes. About the study The study cohort comprised 41 women who completed two weeks of inpatient lifestyle intervention at the La P.