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Integrative Medicine and Depleted Gut Theory for Autism
42:56 - 46:41 (03:44)
Integrative medicine focuses on adjusting diet for better health outcomes, and in the case of autism, a theory suggests that a depleted gut with missing bacteria may play a role. Studies with germ-free mice also show a correlation between gut microbes and anxiety behavior.
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Probiotics such as lactobacillus helveticus and bifidobacterium longum have been found to alleviate anxiety in rats and humans under stress tests, demonstrating their anxiolytic properties.
42:56 - 43:53 (00:56)
Probiotics
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Probiotics such as lactobacillus helveticus and bifidobacterium longum have been found to alleviate anxiety in rats and humans under stress tests, demonstrating their anxiolytic properties.
ChapterIntegrative Medicine and Depleted Gut Theory for Autism
EpisodeYour Gut Is Also A Brain
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Integrative medicine focuses on addressing a patient's diet and overall lifestyle to improve their health.
43:53 - 46:41 (02:47)
Integrative medicine, Gut Health, Autism
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Integrative medicine focuses on addressing a patient's diet and overall lifestyle to improve their health. Studies have shown a potential link between depleted gut bacteria and autism symptoms in mice, suggesting a possible avenue for treatment.