Tigra scientifica: Could mysterious metabolites cause anxiety in humans?

Angel Kumari

05.05.2022

Link to article: https://www.thetigercu.com/special/tigra_scientifica/could-mysterious-metabolites-cause-anxiety-in-humans/article_2d37023c-cbd0-11ec-a699-cbbd0a814ac6.html

Sweaty hands, rapid heart rate, and tense muscles are all common symptoms of anxiety. Maybe you have experienced these symptoms while preparing for a job interview or attending a social gathering. What if that anxiety was related to tiny organisms in our gut, called bacteria, that produced anxiety-causing molecules?