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