New Autism Research: Is There a Link Between Autism and Yeast?
Yeast is a common ingredient in many vaccines. A simple search on the CDC website for “vaccine yeast ingredient,” and you’ll get almost 80 results. While most experts, including the Mayo Clinic, are quick to point out that there is no link between autism and vaccines, there is new autism research that is drawing a link.
Candida Yeast
According to Henry Butt, M.D. of the University of Melbourne, a
person’s general health depends largely on how well his or her body is
able to absorb the byproducts of naturally present “gut flora.” Changes
to our internal physical environment, especially persistent ones, can
cause a variety of gastro-intestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea or
abdominal distention. Patients with autism seem to be prone to such GI
issues, which may be caused by an overabundance of yeast. According to
some schools of thought, elevated yeast levels can cause a variety of
autism-like symptoms, including increased sensory defensiveness,
inappropriate laughter, and inattention. To date, however, there has
been no proof that an elevated yeast level actually causes autism, and
the etiology of autism remains unknown.Ultimately, what Dr. Butt’s research shows is that while we are not yet able to pinpoint the causes of autism, we are reaching a point where we are able to ascertain whether or not secondary treatments, such as diet modification, are able to lessen some of the symptoms associated with autism. By additional outside factors that contribute to autism-like behaviors, we will perhaps be one step closer to finding the ultimate cause of this very prevalent disease.
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