GUT FLORA & BRAIN

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Illustration of the relationship between an imbalance in intestinal flora and autism. An imbalance between good bacteria in intestinal flora (lactobacilli) and bad bacteria (Clostridium and Desulfovibrio), which produce neurotoxic molecules that flow to the brain through blood vessels leads to behavioural and autistic disorders.

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Size: 3928px × 6548px
Location: France
Photo credit: © JACOPIN / BSIP / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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