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Hypothetic communication pathway between the brain and the gut microbiota in the depressive state. A depressed state triggers alterations in the microbiota via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the immune system. This might lead to intestinal symptoms which can be further exacerbated by stress [10].
