
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
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Producer: Timon Woodward
Recorded by: Hamlin Studios
Trailer editor: Ryan Faber
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