ADHD Chatter

Oxford Scientist: 3 Newly Discovered Ways To Manage Autism & ADHD

ADHD Chatter

Show Notes

Can diet, gut health and peptides play a role in autism?

In this episode of ADHD Chatter, I sit down with Oxford scientist Sarah Warley to explore the fascinating relationship between autism, the gut and the brain.

We discuss the surprising differences in the gut microbiome of autistic people, why gastrointestinal problems are so common, the role of mitochondria, and emerging research into peptides that could potentially improve certain symptoms.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer

01:23 Can Changing Your Diet Improve Autistic Traits?

02:50 The Personal Story Behind Sarah's Research

08:07 How Your Gut Could Be Affecting Your Brain

10:43 The Surprising Difference in Autistic People's Gut Bacteria

16:31 Why So Many Autistic People Have Gut Problems

19:49 Could This Peptide Really Reduce 91% of Symptoms?

27:10 Which Autistic Traits Could Actually Improve?

33:39 The Surprising Connection Between Candida and Autism

39:59 The Hidden Link Between Autism, Mitochondria and Energy

44:06 An Emotional Letter to My Younger Self

Visit Sarah’s website 👉 https://www.thekeyclinic.co.uk

Find Sarah on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thekeyclinic/?hl=en-gb

Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817

Alex’s book about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9ffd8709-06df-444c-9936-c136fbd14d6e

Producer: Timon Woodward

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

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