Author(s) :

Aarav Narang.

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Kefir, along with other fermented foods, have health benefiting traits and properties towards the gut microbiota. There continues to be much to discover about the microbiota as new research indicates that it connects with the brain. There have been numerous studies done on kefir’s impact on mental health showing that kefir could potentially treat mental health symptoms. However, some studies contradict that claim indicating that kefir does not affect mental health. Anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stress, among others, were the mental health issues explored in these studies. Presently, there is not enough evidence to make a feasible claim that kefir can improve mental health. However, promising results from kefir are possible as new research indicates that kefir could impact mental health positively.