Gut Microbiota

Many of the studies involving the link between gut microbiota and the brain, are influenced by Autism spectrum disorder. Research shows that approximately 90% of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder also have severe to moderate gut issues. Studies have shown that those with Autism, had far fewer types of bacteria, thus making the gut more vulnerable to attack for disease causing pathogens. Studies have also noted that there was a difference in the bacteria found of those with Autism Vs. those without. Discovering the connection between gut microbiota and the brain could help researches discover what causes Autism and how to treat it in the future.

Microbiome’s role in regulating the brain process
Neurologist firmly believe that the gut microbiome regulates important brain processes that are necessary to the development of neurological diseases. The scientific research being conducted on gut microbiome is, in all possibility, a door to discovering the cure for Multiple Sclerosis. The gut brain axis is an emerging concept that could lead to …show more content…
The study then compares the germ free animals to normal animals that were later exposed to pathogenic bacterial infections, probiotic bacteria and antibiotic’s. Scientist then compare the differences of many aspects and functions in order to report data and gain further information on the gut microbiota and brain function.
Gut microbiotas ability to communicate with the brain and effect behaviors is a progressive concept. Microbiota interacts with the host forming essential relationships that govern homeostasis. Despite the unique bacterial combination of each individual, there seems to be, a specific balance to reach in order for it to be beneficial to our health. It is also suggested, that a decrease in the desirable gastrointestinal bacteria will lead to deterioration in the gastrointestinal neuroendocrine, or immune relationships and lead to