13/03/2025
The strains I used in Moodgurt have been tested in seven human clinical trials, showing benefits for mood and stress management. The Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) in Canada has approved health claims for these strains, affirming their efficacy in reducing stress and improving emotional wellness through the gut-brain axis.
Clinical studies have demonstrated that these strains can:
Reduce anxiety and perceived stress levels.
Lower cortisol levels, a key stress hormone.
Improve mood balance and emotional well-being.
User reviews also highlight noticeable improvements in mood stability, reduced anxiety, and better overall mental clarity after consistent use of the product.
If the 15 billion CFU per capsule were scaled up to create a cultured dairy product (like I did with Moodgurt) with 1 trillion CFU per serving, scientific evidence suggests it could enhance effectiveness. Here’s why:
Higher CFU Counts for Greater Impact:
Studies indicate that higher CFU doses (e.g., 1 trillion CFU) may provide stronger psychobiotic effects by delivering more active bacteria to the gut, which is critical for modulating the gut-brain axis.
For example, fermented dairy products with high CFU counts have shown significant reductions in depression scores and improvements in serotonin levels, suggesting enhanced mental health benefits compared to lower doses.
Enhanced Delivery Through Fermented Foods:
Fermented dairy products offer a protective matrix that can improve the survival of probiotics as they pass through the digestive system, ensuring more bacteria reach the gut alive.
This could amplify the anti-inflammatory effects and microbiota modulation associated with psychobiotics.
Synergistic Effects of Fermentation:
The fermentation process itself produces bioactive compounds (e.g., peptides) that can complement the effects of probiotics by further supporting mood and stress relief mechanisms.
