About this episode
Welcome to Episode 278 of Autism Parenting Secrets . You already know the gut is important. But what you may not know is that toxic chemicals from harmful gut microbes can play a major role in many of the symptoms linked with autism. My guest is Dr. James B. Adams, Director of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University. He’s published over 180 scientific papers, including more than 70 on autism. His work covers nutrition, gut health, toxins, seizures, and prenatal supplements. He also leads the Autism Nutrition Research Center and other groups focused on gut-brain science. And he’s the father of an adult daughter with autism. Dr. Adams and his team have developed a new test that spots harmful gut toxins with striking accuracy. This breakthrough could change how we understand and treat autism. The secret this week is… Gut Toxins Drive AUTISM Symptoms You'll Discover: Why Gut Problems Often Begin In Infancy (3:15) How Harmful Bacteria and Yeast Create Powerful Toxins (5:40) The Surprising Link Between Toxins and Key Neurotransmitters (6:22) What The New Urine Test Reveals What Other Tests Miss (12:44) Why Addressing Constipation is a Critical Step to Lowering Toxin Levels (15:07) About Our Guest: James B. Adams, Ph.D., is the Director of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the medical causes of autism and how to treat and prevent it, including nutrition, oxidative stress, gut bacteria, microbiota transplant, probiotics, toxic metals, and seizures. He has extensively researched prenatal supplements to reduce pregnancy complications and infant health problems and developed the first prenatal supplement tailored for each trimester. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed articles, including over 70 on autism. Dr. Adams is the President of the Autism Nutrition Research Center, Autism Diagnostics, and Gut-Brain-Axis Therapeutics, and chairs the Scientific Advisory Board of the Neurological Health Foundation. He is also the father of an adult daughter with autism. http://www.adamsautismresearch.com References In This Episode: Gut Toxin Test → analutos.com Gut-Brain Axis Therapeutics → gbat.com Autism Nutrition Research Center → autismnutritionresearchcenter.org Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot? If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.