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The Link between Autism and the Gut
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Researchers have found a correlation between mothers who had prolonged fever during pregnancy and increased likelihood of giving birth to a baby with symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. This correlation can be traced back to the gut's ability to trigger the immune system, specifically activated by a gut microbe called segmented filamentous bacteria.
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Jay Shetty's podcast explores the relationship between brains and experiences by tackling unusual questions, sharing real-life stories and tools that his guests have used.
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Jay Shetty's podcast explores the relationship between brains and experiences by tackling unusual questions, sharing real-life stories and tools that his guests have used.
ChapterThe Link between Autism and the Gut
EpisodeYour Gut Is Also A Brain
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Research has found a correlation between gut microbes and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with the gut's ability to trigger the immune system being one of the causes.
39:08 - 42:56 (03:48)
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Research has found a correlation between gut microbes and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with the gut's ability to trigger the immune system being one of the causes. Mothers who had prolonged fever during pregnancy were found to be seven times more likely to give birth to a baby with ASD symptoms, activated by a gut microbe called segmented filamentous bacteria.