September 29, 2020
Harvard Study Shows Improvement in Gut Permeability Inflammatory Marker
Many individuals with autism have gastrointestinal issues which involve a “leaky gut”, or permeability of the gastrointestinal tract lining. The permeability allows substances to enter the bloodstream such as the inflammatory cytokine, soluble CD14, which is a marker of gut hyperpermeability. A new study looked at one way to possibly improve gut barrier function: eating regular amounts of yogurt. The study found that the consumption of 2 or more cups of yogurt a week may reduce or prevent gut permeability and lower the plasma concentrations of soluble CD14. The effect was particularly pronounced in men.
