“Leaky gut syndrome” is an increase in intestinal permeability caused mainly by environmental factors such as toxins, antibiotics, food allergies, etc. Symptoms can be bloating, cramps, gas, aches, and pain. In leaky gut syndrome, undigested food compounds pass through the intestine into the bloodstream and cause an allergic reaction that can lead to the development of various diseases.

The gut-brain connection
Multiple research studies have shown that there is a connection between the gut and the brain known as the gut-brain axis (GBA). It is the communication between the central and enteric nervous systems, linking the emotional and cognitive centers of the brain with the peripheral intestinal functions. Recent advances in scientific research have described the importance of the gut microbiota (intestinal microorganisms) in influencing these interactions. This interaction between the microbiota and GBA has been shown to be bidirectional through signaling from the gut microbiota to the brain and from the brain to the gut microbiota via neuronal, endocrine, immune, and humoral linkages.

When the gut microbiome is compromised, nutrient absorption is affected and this can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiencies can be treated by healing the gut and eating a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet. Eating a diet consisting of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, etc. it can go a long way in providing the body with the great nutrition needed for great health.

Nutritious foods like leafy greens, vegetables, and fruits contain antioxidants that scavenge free radicals and improve cell repair in the gut and the body as a whole.
Probiotic foods and probiotic supplements can help heal your gut by increasing good gut bacteria and decreasing leaky gut syndrome. Adding vegetables, fruits, and green leafy vegetables to your diet is vital for good mental health and decreasing autism symptoms. This is what happened to my son who was diagnosed with autism years ago. He also took specific supplements that helped tremendously.

Our diet can influence the microbial communities in our gastrointestinal system, also known as the gut microbiome. The gut microbiome is made up of good bacteria (beneficial bacteria) and bad bacteria (pathogenic). The bacteria in the gut have pathogenic properties as well as excellent health-inducing properties. The balance of the number of bacteria in the gut is vital, if the number grows too high or too low, harm to the host will result.
Emerging scientific data supports a role for the microbiota in influencing anxiety and depressive behaviors and gut dysbiosis in autism. It has been shown that autistic people with autism have specific alterations in the microbiota depending on the severity of the disease.
If you need more information on how specific foods and supplements can help your child with autism, you can email me at [email protected]. I look forward to connecting with you.