Over the past five decades, there has been a global surge in the use of psychiatric medications, coinciding with a nearly tripled prevalence of obesity and associated metabolic diseases. Is there a connection? Medications prescribed for severe mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia often incur significant metabolic side effects, such as heightened appetite, […]
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Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection: Psychiatric Medications, Obesity, and Microbiome Interventions
IPA at Natural Products Expo West 2024
From March 12-16, Natural Products Expo West 2024 returned to Anaheim Convention Center near Los Angeles, California. Though the weather was not as warm as previous years, many thousands of stakeholders thronged the show halls and events at the leading trade show in the natural, organic and socially conscious products industry. The International Probiotics Association […]
HPA (China) News – February 2024
2024 Events Overview
Missed your chance to exhibit in the Probiotic Resource Centers (PRC) in 2023?The 2024 season is open! Don’t miss out; it’s time for you to change the game. Be part of the biotic community, join the IPA! Reach out to kristina@internationalprobiotics.org for opportunities and information. FEBRUARY February 6 to 8: IPA World Congress + Probiota Milan – Italy […]
Unraveling the Role of Gut Microbiota in Alcoholic Liver Disease
Excessive alcohol consumption is a leading contributor to chronic liver disease worldwide, leading to poor health and in many cases, premature death. Abstinence from drinking is the undisputed cornerstone of treatment, supplemented by medication, behavioral interventions, and support networks. However, the high frequency of relapses from alcohol cessation calls for new strategies to enhance management […]