One Gut Clue Links Kidney Stones and Autism: Missing Bacteria May Hold the Key
Bioengineer.org
A new review suggests that both kidney stones and autism may share a common gut microbial deficiency, specifically a depletion of butyrate-producing bacteria, which could influence both conditions through distinct biological pathways. The study highlights that dietary and behavioral interventions may help modulate these microbial imbalances. While kidney stones are linked to altered oxalate metabolism and the urinary microbiome, autism involves disruptions in neuroimmune and neurotransmitter pathways, yet both conditions are connected by a shared loss of gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids like butyrate.
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