Bacteria in the gut associated with autism in children - A small study found a link between bacteria in the digestive system to the risk of autism is owned by the child. Shortage of some types of bacteria in the gut increases the risk of children developing autism.
The results obtained after the researchers analyzed the bacteria in the gut in 20 children with autism and 20 children without autism. It is known that children with autism have the intestinal bacteria less. It is possible to cause them more vulnerable if exposed to harmful bacteria.
This study also showed that children with autism lack the three types of bacteria in the gut when compared with children who do not have autism. The results are published in the journal PLoS One on July 3, 2013, as reported by Reuters.
"One of the reasons researchers are beginning to consider the link between intestinal bacteria with autism is the fact that many children with autism who have digestive problems until they are adults. Research also shows that if we can overcome this problem, the behavior of autistic children will develop better," said lead researcher Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, researchers from Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute.
This research can be further developed to learn a new way of digestive problems in children with autism. Moreover, these results can also be used to prevent and treat children with autism.
Previous research revealed that intestinal bacteria have a significant role, including in terms of digestion, maintain a healthy weight, and regulate the immune system. Although finding a link between autism and gut bacteria, but this study did not prove any causal link.
The results obtained after the researchers analyzed the bacteria in the gut in 20 children with autism and 20 children without autism. It is known that children with autism have the intestinal bacteria less. It is possible to cause them more vulnerable if exposed to harmful bacteria.
This study also showed that children with autism lack the three types of bacteria in the gut when compared with children who do not have autism. The results are published in the journal PLoS One on July 3, 2013, as reported by Reuters.
"One of the reasons researchers are beginning to consider the link between intestinal bacteria with autism is the fact that many children with autism who have digestive problems until they are adults. Research also shows that if we can overcome this problem, the behavior of autistic children will develop better," said lead researcher Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, researchers from Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute.
This research can be further developed to learn a new way of digestive problems in children with autism. Moreover, these results can also be used to prevent and treat children with autism.
Previous research revealed that intestinal bacteria have a significant role, including in terms of digestion, maintain a healthy weight, and regulate the immune system. Although finding a link between autism and gut bacteria, but this study did not prove any causal link.
