Shilin Zhao <br/><br/>
Probiotics for adults with major depressive disorder compared with antidepressants: a systematic review and network meta-analysis 

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<br/><br/> Despite recent advances in antidepressants in treating major depression (MDD), their usage is marred by adverse effects and social stigmas. Probiotics may be an efficacious adjunct or standalone treatment, potentially circumventing the aforementioned issues with antidepressants. However, there is a lack of head-to-head clinical trials between these 2 interventions. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Facted Index Terms: </label><br/>antidepressants<br/>comparative efficacy<br/>major depressive disorder<br/>microbiota-targeted therapies<br/>network meta-analysis<br/>probiotics