Probiotics MAY be good for schizophrenia

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In a small pilot study of men with schizophrenia, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and Sheppard Pratt Health System say they have evidence that adding probiotics – microorganisms, such as bacteria found in yogurts – to the patients’ diets may help treat yeast infections and ease bowel problems. Probiotics may also decrease delusions and hallucinations, but in the study, these psychiatric benefits mostly affected those without a history of yeast infections.

The findings, published in the May 1 issue of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, support growing evidence of close links between the mind and the gut.

The investigators caution that larger and more rigorous studies are needed to validate their findings and determine if women with schizophrenia respond similarly to probiotics before this fairly simple and cost-effective treatment strategy should be recommended widely to people with schizophrenia.

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This is true for Autism as well. I always feel a bit more clear when I’m on probiotics regularly.

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I take probiotics sometimes. It helps.

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Australian TV documentary about the microbiome/gut bacteria and its effects on health.

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Shilajit is the best thing for the gut.

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I just started a good (and expensive :() type of probiotics. I wonder what it will do! Any good experiences?

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I love yogurt and should make it a regular part of my diet.

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I take acidophilus twice a day mostly for problems with my gut, I know of the science behind this and try to keep my diet appropriate to help

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I just started a good probiotic again, with many different strains in it. I hope it works. I also started to make real sauerkraut, which is kind of a natural probiotic.

Edit: oops, saw this was really old.

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I tried probiotics. Worked for me!