Mental Health & Mood
Probiotics Studied For Anxiety & Stress Response
Ever had 'butterflies' before a big moment, or a stressful day that went straight to your stomach? That's the gut-brain axis in action — a two-way hotline between your belly and your brain. When you're stressed, your brain sends signals that churn up your gut; and when your gut is unhappy, it sends stress signals right back up to your brain. This feedback loop is why anxiety and digestive discomfort so often feed into each other, making both feel harder to shake.
Because your gut microbes help shape the chemical messages travelling along this hotline, tending to your gut can be a surprisingly effective way to support a calmer state of mind. Specific probiotic strains have been studied for helping to soften the body's stress response and promote feelings of calm and balance. Think of them as helping to turn down the volume on that inner alarm system — a gentle, from-the-gut way to support your resilience when life gets hectic.
Clinical Evidence
Associated Strains
Lactobacillus · R0052 (CNCM I-1722)
Lactobacillus helveticus R0052
The Psychobiotic Supplement for Anxiety & Stress Relief
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just a little "off" lately? Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 is one of the most clinically studied "psychobiotic" strains on the planet — a probiotic that works through your gut to genuinely calm your mind. Think of it as nature's stress buffer, sending soothing signals from your belly straight to your brain.
Read Full ProfileBifidobacterium · R0175 (CNCM I-3470)
Bifidobacterium longum R0175
Gut-Brain Probiotic Support for Stress and Low Mood
Bifidobacterium longum R0175 is a powerhouse probiotic strain best known for its remarkable effect on the gut-brain axis — the communication highway between your digestive system and your mind. Clinical research shows it can help ease everyday stress, lift low mood, and quieten the mental noise that keeps you up at night. If you've ever felt that your gut and your mood are somehow connected, this strain is the science behind that feeling.
Read Full ProfileLactobacillus · PS128 (BCRC 910595)
Lactobacillus plantarum PS128
Exploring a Probiotic's Role in Autism, Anxiety, and Sleep Support
PS128 is a one-of-a-kind 'psychobiotic' — a probiotic that works specifically on your brain through your gut. Discovered in a traditional Taiwanese fermented food, it's been clinically studied to help support calmer moods, a quieter anxious mind, and more restful nights. Think of it as a tiny ambassador your gut sends to your brain, carrying messages of peace and balance.
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