Autism and the Gut Microbiome
Estimated reading time: 5 mins The Gut Brain Axis The gut microbiome, defined as the bacteria that colonises our digestive tract, seems to be a buzz word at the moment within…
Estimated reading time: 5 mins The Gut Brain Axis The gut microbiome, defined as the bacteria that colonises our digestive tract, seems to be a buzz word at the moment within…
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Immune reaction to both gliadin and brain proteins may explain an autoimmune basis for autism. Vojdani A et al, Nutr Neurosci, 7(3):151-61, 2004…