The effect of gut microbes on lysine-restricted diets in improving obesity-induced anxiety-causing behavior

Obesity and its comorbidities are among the most pressing health problems in modern health. The potential negative health effects of obesity include an increased risk of many cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and many psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression. A highly palatable and high-calorie diet may lead to specific alterations in the brain's reward pathway, affect monoamine signaling in offspring, and lower serotonin levels. Similarly, obesity may have an impact on the risk and reward pathways associated with anxiety and depression in the brain.