Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Autism symptoms may be helped by diabetic diet | UTSanDiego.com

Autism symptoms may be helped by diabetic diet | UTSanDiego.com:



"While genetic influences predispose certain people to autism, the environment helps determine how the symptoms manifest."



The study by Salk Institute scientists found that the brains of mice fed diets with a high glycemic index accumulated more activated immune cells called microglia, along with signs of inflammation. The mice also exhibited more autistic type behaviors, such as impaired social interactions, and apparently purposeless activities

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