What role if any does leaky gut play in autism spectrum disorders?
Leaky gut has been postulated as a predisposing or even causative factor in autism however data on this is minimal and conflicting. I believe a great deal of further research on this subject is necessary before coming to any conclusions. Thank you Dr. Leffler! Tricia Thompson, M.S., RD is a nutrition consultant, author and speaker specializing in celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. She is the author of The Gluten-Free Nutrition Guide (McGraw-Hill) and co-author of The Complete Idiots Guide to Gluten-Free Eating (Penguin Group). For more information, visit www.glutenfreedietitian.com. GLUTEN-FREE IS A GOOD START! But to get a weight loss plan perfectly catered to your personal needs, click here and becomes a Diet.com Premium Member! For a copy of The Gluten-Free Nutrition Guide click here.
