7/7 Finally, the studies were very different in their methods, which weren't always reported, and study quality was often poor. We hope that the release of the STORMS tool will guide and improve future reporting of gut microbiota research.

6/7 Additionally, we observed higher levels of bacteria that can influence GABA metabolism. Our figure captures the key findings from this review.

5/7 We also identified lower levels of bacteria that can produce butyrate, a short chain fatty acid that is a key regulator of immune function. Gut microbiota-derived butyrate may be a mediator in the relationship between inflammation and mental disorders.

4/7 Our study identified consistently ⬆️ lactic acid bacteria (eg. Lactobacillus) in people with mental disorders. These bacteria are usually considered beneficial, but accumulation of lactic acid can be detrimental; ⬆️ lactate in the brain is often observed in mental disorders.

3/7 Our review shows that people with these mental disorders do not differ in the number or distribution of gut bacteria (alpha-diversity). However, there is consistent evidence of differences in overall composition and the presence or absence of particular bacteria.

2/7 Our review is the largest to date and includes 44 studies that investigated gut microbiota composition in these mental disorders. Our review also sought to identify gut bacteria that are similar or different between disorders.

1/7 Our latest systematic review published today in Molecular Psychiatry investigated differences in gut microbiota compositions across depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia compared to healthy controls @foodmoodcentre @IMPACTDeakin

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Had an amazing time at the London conference, now time for a much needed holiday! 💫

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And that’s all folks! I feel so privileged to have been on the organising committee for #ISNPR2019 - thank you to everyone involved and to all the delegates who attended for helping to spread the word about the importance of #NutritionalPsychiatry @ISNPR_2019

So lucky to work with so many amazing researchers and be in London learning everything #NutritionalPsychiatry! @ISNPR_2019 #ISNPR2019

RT @ISNPR_2019: Day 2! Dr @Marx_Wolf - head of the ISNPR Scientific Committee - introducing our morning plenary session! #ISNPR2019 #Nutrit….

RT @ISNPR_2019: Fantastic way to kick off the day - @timspector talking about the importance of the gut microbiome #ISNPR2019 #NutritionalP….

RT @ISNPR_2019: Less than half a percent of Australian children are meeting the recommended serves of vegetables each day #ISNPR2019 #Nutri….

RT @ISNPR_2019: We are only just beginning to understand the role of the #gutmicrobiome and our other #microbiomes on #brain and #mentalhea….

RT @ISNPR_2019: Workshop #3: Launching an International Multisite #ClinicalTrial in #NutritionalPsychiatry: Lessons Learned on the Frontlin….

RT @ISNPR_2019: Workshop #2: @drdavidveale talking us through how to design, implement and publish a single case experimental design! #ISN….