Neurotoxins link to Autism? Probiotics Help

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I hope this isn't a repeat. I thought I posted it but don't see it.

Tue 5 Sep 2006

Treatment with 'friendly' bacteria could counter autism in children

IAN JOHNSTON SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT

PROBIOTIC bacteria given to autistic children improved their

concentration and behaviour so much that medical trials collapsed

because parents refused to accept placebos, a scientist revealed

yesterday.

The effect of the bacteria was so pronounced that some of the parents

taking part in what was supposed to be a blind trial realised their

children were taking something other than a placebo.

Rest of article:

<http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=1308572006 & format=print>