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“These impairments are often manifested in neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism or schizophrenia. Findings from a recent study suggest that interleukin-15 modulates the effects of a simulated viral infection during pregnancy.”

“Maternal choline supplementation is protective against a wide array neurological disorders including fetal alcohol exposure, autism, down syndrome, cognitive aging, and [Alzheimer's disease)[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26391046/].”

“Clinical studies have assessed the merits of sulforaphane in a wide range of chronic and infectious diseases, including autism, aflatoxin toxicity, air pollution detoxication, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, and many others.”

“Maternal stressors during pregnancy, including nutritional deficiencies, are associated with an increased risk of neuropsychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, attention deficit disorder, and autism.”

“The compound activates cytoprotective mechanisms within cells in a hormetic-type response and has demonstrated beneficial effects against several chronic health conditions, including autism, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and others.”

“I published an article a few years ago first identifying how vitamin D regulates the conversion of the essential amino acid tryptophan into serotonin, and how this may influence the development of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, which all share as a unifying attribute low brain serotonin.”

“Further epidemiological evidence from a sample of over 220,000 mother-child pairs demonstrated an increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodevelopmental abnormalities with acetaminophen use during pregnancy.”

“Sulforaphane, a bioactive compound derived from broccoli, broccoli sprouts, and red kale, exerts potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can combat various chronic and acute diseases.”

“Lactate did not clearly differ between groups. The three brain metabolism measures were not clearly related to ADHD or autism diagnoses, parent-rated cognitive skills involving planning and self-control, or intelligence.”

“Previous research demonstrates the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation in treating infection with Clostridium difficile, a hospital-acquired infection that is difficult to treat with antibiotics, and a growing list of other diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, metabolic syndrome, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism), and autoimmune diseases.”