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Podcast: Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Episode: How An Ill Gut Affects Autism Behaviors and What You Can Do To Help [Episode 115]
Description: Studies prove there is a direct connection between the gut microbiome and the brain. Many symptoms of autism can be caused by an ill gut and a leaky gut that can also allow toxins to leak into the brain. Environmental toxins such heavy metals and glyphosate, contained in the weed killer, Round-Up, contribute to this. The gut must also be healthy to produce enough neurotransmitters to allow the brain to function properly and support mood stability, appetite, sleep, and the ability to focus and concentrate.
Specific organisms in the microbiome contribute to autism spectrum disorders and the behavior...