The high levels of acid found in many processed foods may actually harm neural stem cells.
may be one step closer to determining the link between the food pregnant women eat during pregnancy and the effect on baby’s developing brain. Specifically, researchers at the University of Central Florida say processed foods may increase the chances of baby having autism.
Dr. Saleh Naser, who specializes in gastroenterology research at the College of Medicine's Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, began the study after reports showed that children with autism often suffer from gastric issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Naser then considered a possible link between the gut and the brain, and began examining how the gut bacteria differed between people with autism and those who don't have the condition.
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