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### [![Effects of Chaste Tree on PMS](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/thursblog_8.jpg?width=960) Research & Education Effects of Chaste Tree on PMS Chaste tree was 2.57 times more likely than placebo to ease PMS symptoms in a meta-analysis, with effects on irritability, mood, and breast pain. Aug 04, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/effects-of-chaste-tree-on-pms)

### [![Recent Randomized Controlled Trial Explores Link Between the Gut-Brain Axis and Depression](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/friblog_0.jpg?width=960) Science Update Recent Randomized Controlled Trial Explores Link Between the Gut-Brain Axis and Depression A randomized trial found high-dose probiotic supplementation for four weeks was linked to improved depression scores and increases in Lactobacillus. Jun 24, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/recent-randomized-controlled-trial-explores-link-between-the-gut-brain-axis-and-depression)

### [![How Pomegranate’s Impact on the Gut Microbiome May Support Mood](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/thurs_2.jpg?width=960) Research & Education How Pomegranate’s Impact on the Gut Microbiome May Support Mood Pomegranate polyphenols and their gut-derived metabolites, urolithins, show potential to support neuroprotection and mood in preclinical studies. May 12, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/how-pomegranates-impact-on-the-gut-microbiome-may-support-mood)

### [![The Potential Nutritional Support of Organ Meats for Mood](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/thurs_0.jpg?width=960) Research & Education The Potential Nutritional Support of Organ Meats for Mood Grass-fed organ meats provide vitamins A and E, B vitamins, and heme iron that may support antioxidant status, inflammation response, and mood. Mar 31, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/the-potential-nutritional-support-of-organ-meats-for-mood)

### [![Do Omega 3 Fatty Acids Support Mood?](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/thursblog_0.jpg?width=960) Research & Education Do Omega 3 Fatty Acids Support Mood? Meta-analyses found EPA-dominant omega-3 supplementation at 200 mg to 2,200 mg per day supported improved depression scores over DHA-heavy formulas. Mar 23, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/do-omega-3-fatty-acids-support-mood)

### [![Clinical Trial Explores the Potential Mood-supportive Role of Vitamin D](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/nnblog_29.jpg?width=960) Research & Education Clinical Trial Explores the Potential Mood-supportive Role of Vitamin D Vitamin D3 supplementation showed no significant mood benefit in a large trial, though other studies link vitamin D to depression risk in older adults. Mar 15, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/clinical-trial-explores-the-potential-mood-supportive-role-of-vitamin-d)

### [![Passionflower and Mood Support](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/nnblog_28.jpg?width=960) Research & Education Passionflower and Mood Support Passionflower's flavonoids may act on the GABA pathway, and studies link the botanical to reduced preoperative anxiety and improved sleep quality. Mar 08, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/passionflower-and-mood-support)

### [![Why Flavonoids Have an Important Place in Children’s Diet](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/gettyimages-501647509-170667a.jpg?width=960) Research & Education Why Flavonoids Have an Important Place in Children’s Diet Flavonoid-rich foods like blueberries and cocoa may support mood, memory, and cognitive performance in children, based on several intervention studies. Feb 17, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/why-flavonoids-have-an-important-place-in-childrens-diet)

### [![Recent Review Article Links Flavonoids and Mood Health](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/sciblog_11.jpg?width=960) Science Update Recent Review Article Links Flavonoids and Mood Health Flavonoids such as quercetin may influence BDNF and the body's response to oxidative stress, with possible relevance to mood health. Jan 14, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/recent-review-article-links-flavonoids-and-mood-health)

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