Diverse Gut Microbiome Linked to Heightened Stress Response

Diverse Gut Microbiome Linked to Heightened Stress Response

A groundbreaking study from the University of Vienna has found that individuals with more diverse gut bacteria exhibit stronger hormonal and subjective stress reactivity during acute stress. Published in Neurobiology of Stress, the research challenges conventional views by suggesting that higher microbial diversity may support adaptive, resilient stress responses rather than dampening them. The study involved [...]