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Systematic review assesses probiotic effects on depressive symptoms, suggesting potential benefits for treatment.
of 42.8%. Subgroup analyses and meta-regression identified no significant moderators of the SMD. Probiotics appear to reduce depressive symptoms, but factors contributing to heterogeneity remain uncertain.
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