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Gut Inflammation Affects the Brain
September 10, 2015

Gut Inflammation Affects the Brain

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Derrick MacFabe
July 8, 2015

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Derrick MacFabe

In this video interview with Dr. Derrick MacFabe we discuss the fascinating new research that connects changes in gut bacteria to autism spectrum disorder. Dr. MacFabe is on the leading edge of this research...
Approaches to Studying and Manipulating the Enteric Microbiome to Improve Autism Symptoms
June 16, 2015

Approaches to Studying and Manipulating the Enteric Microbiome to Improve Autism Symptoms

Gut Bacteria Chart Our Destiny
June 2, 2015

Gut Bacteria Chart Our Destiny

I have just finished reviewing what I believe is a seminal research article relating to the gut microbiome. The study, written by researchers in Sweden, is titled The Gut Microbiotia– Masters of Host Develop...
So depression is an inflammatory disease, but where does the inflammation come from?
April 21, 2015

So depression is an inflammatory disease, but where does the inflammation come from?

State of the art; microbiology in health and disease. Intestinal bacterial flora in autism
April 20, 2015

State of the art; microbiology in health and disease. Intestinal bacterial flora in autism

The Role of Intestinal Dysbiosis in the Pathogenesis of Autism: Minireview
April 20, 2015

The Role of Intestinal Dysbiosis in the Pathogenesis of Autism: Minireview

Neurobiological effects of intraventricular propionic acid in rats: Possible role of short chain fatty acids on the pathogenesis and characteristics of autism spectrum disorders
April 20, 2015

Neurobiological effects of intraventricular propionic acid in rats: Possible role of short chain fatty acids on the pathogenesis and characteristics of autism spectrum disorders

Probiotic Prevents ADHD and Autism
April 3, 2015

Probiotic Prevents ADHD and Autism

Right now in America more than 6 million children carry a diagnosis of ADHD. I think it is fair to say that autism has become an epidemic when you consider that, today, as many as 1 in 40 male births will ul...
A possible link between early probiotic intervention and the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders later in childhood – a randomized trial
March 23, 2015

A possible link between early probiotic intervention and the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders later in childhood – a randomized trial

Explaining Fecal Transplant
March 15, 2015

Explaining Fecal Transplant

While it may not be currently approved by the FDA, or even a mainstream treatment in general, fecal transplant offers a powerful means of resetting the gut microbiome. By simply transplanting fecal matter fr...