Probiotics and sexual function in men on antidepressants

gut-brain · Examine.com Study Summaries — June 8–15, 2026 · 2026

In 240 married men in Iran on antidepressants, 2 months of a 4-strain probiotic improved erectile function and libido vs. no intervention — but the trial was unblinded.

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In 240 married men in Iran on antidepressants, 2 months of a 4-strain probiotic improved erectile function and libido vs. no intervention — but the trial was unblinded.

  • probiotics
  • depression
  • sexual function
  • SSRI
  • gut-brain axis