This study investigated the impact of a 10-week nature-related intervention program ("Play&Grow") on the gut microbiota, fecal serotonin, and perceived stress levels in preschool children. The results showed that children in the intervention group exhibited increased connectedness to nature, altered gut microbiota (particularly *Roseburia* abundance), modulated fecal serotonin levels, and a reduction in perceived stress, especially anger frequency. This suggests a potential link between nature-related activities, gut microbiome, serotonin, and psychosocial well-being in preschoolers.
Publisher
Scientific Reports
Published On
Dec 15, 2020
Authors
Tanja Sobko, Suisha Liang, Will H. G. Cheng, Hein M. Tun
Tags
nature intervention
gut microbiota
fecal serotonin
preschool children
stress reduction
well-being
Roseburia
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