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Podcast: Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Episode: The Dangers of Inflammation In Autism [Podcast Episode #176]
Description: Inflammation is a crucial process for our health, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to a host of health problems.
Recent studies have suggested that inflammation may play a role in the development of autism. A study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation found that children with autism had higher levels of inflammatory markers in their blood than typically developing children.
Another study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that children with autism had higher levels of inflammatory cytokines in their brains than typically developing children.
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