New research suggests gut microbe imbalances in infants could predict autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear.
A study of thousands of Swedish children found differences in bacterial composition as early as birth.
There’s a long way to go before such screening becomes a standard part of pediatric care, but the findings reaffirm the growing body of evidence that the early gut microbiome plays a key role in shaping neurodevelopment.
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