#Autism (3)
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Gut Bacteria Products Linked to Autism Brain Changes
Quick fact: Children with autism spectrum disorder often have lower levels of beneficial gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids—molecules that may help regulate brain immune cells and barrier function during development.
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Metabolic Subtype May Explain Some Autism Cases
Quick fact: Not all autism may be the same — researchers now propose a metabolic subtype linked to gut bacteria, immune shifts, and energy metabolism in some individuals with ASD.
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How Infant Gut Bacteria May Shape Brain Development
Did you know? The gut bacteria an infant acquires from birth through breastfeeding may influence their risk of neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism later in childhood.