“Apart from improving mood, it is observed that the anti-inflammatory properties of antidepressants may influence the inflammatory response directly,” the authors wrote. “Other research suggests a bidirectional relationship between IBD activity and psychological disorders, that is, the ‘brain-gut axis’, wherein relief of depression and anxiety symptoms by the use of antidepressants potentially affects gut health.”

Studies point to a relationship between pto-inflammatory regulators in IBD and underlying psychological disorders, but more research is needed.

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