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Review
. 2015;25(1):51-5.
doi: 10.1159/000375303. Epub 2015 Mar 3.

Autism and our intestinal microbiota

Bhaskara Lakshmi Reddy  1 , Milton H Saier
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Autism and our intestinal microbiota

Bhaskara Lakshmi Reddy et al. J Mol Microbiol Biotechnol. 2015.
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Abstract

Microbial products, released into the bloodstreams of mammals including humans, cross the blood-brain barrier and influence neurodevelopment. They can either promote or alleviate neurological disorders including autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This editorial describes how our microbiota influence our feelings, attitudes and mental states with particular reference to ASD.

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