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Is Autism caused by gut bacteria, as suggested by…

This is one theory among many others put forward to explain the enigma that is Autism.

Some Autistic children appear susceptible to gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. However, this research is in the early stages, with the findings to date providing no evidence that gut bacteria and their by-products cause Autism, even a subgroup of them, or that treating the gut can alleviate the specific symptoms of Autism.

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