Hidden Gut Infections That Worsen Autism Symptoms

Over 40 research studies demonstrate that bacterial and yeast infections in the gut are common in people with autism. The bacteria and yeast produce toxins that can affect gut, body, and brain health. In some cases they obviously cause gut symptoms such as constipation or diarrhea, but in about half of children with autism the only symptom is worse autism symptoms, because those toxins primarily affect brain function. This talk will explain our new Gut Health test, which with a simple urine collection will reveal if a bacteria and/or yeast infection is present. We will discuss possible treatments for these gut infections, with a focus on our clinical trials of microbiota transplant therapy to restore gut health.

Our speaker James B. Adams, Ph.D., is the Director of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University. His autism research focuses on nutrition and gut health. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed research studies, including over 70 on autism. He is the President of the non-profit Autism Nutrition Research Center, President of Autism Diagnostics, and President of Gut-Brain-Axis Therapeutics. He has an adult daughter with autism.