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Fermented Foods May Ease Social Anxiety, Study Finds

1/30/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Virginia’s College of William and Mary and the University of Maryland reveals that indulging in fermented foods, such as pickles, could help alleviate social anxiety. Among 700 surveyed college students, those who enjoyed these foods reported feeling less anxious, suggesting that probiotics might boost gut health and positively impact brain chemistry.

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A groundbreaking study from Virginia’s College of William and Mary and the University of Maryland reveals that indulging in fermented foods, such as pickles, could help alleviate social anxiety. Among 700 surveyed college students, those who enjoyed these foods reported feeling less anxious, suggesting that probiotics might boost gut health and positively impact brain chemistry.