Relationship between a disturbed intestinal flora and mental disorders in children
There is a strong link between an abnormal gut flora and disorders of psychological development of the brain in children. The research an investigation the interactions between the gut and the brain have led to the conclusion that the bacterial intestinal damage are the result of a poorly developed or unbalanced gut flora. This may lead, under certain circumstances, to a variety of mental disorders such as, Inter Alia, Autism, ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
In the gut flora of autistic children, the Sutterella bacteria was detected.
According to research by Dr. Campbell, autistic children are born with normal brain and sensory organs in the world but once their digestive system comes with toxic substances instead of a healthy food source, they begin to develop autistic symptoms. This theory fits well in the new research , which was published by the “American Society for Microbiology”, which identify a bacterium (Sutterella), the only in the intestines of children with Autism was found.
The researchers report: “Many children with autism have gastrointestinal (GI) disorders that complicate clinical management and contribute to elicit behavioral problems.” Understanding the molecular and microbial bases of these problems is of great significance for the elucidation of the pathogenesis, finding a diagnosis and effective treatment.” It has been demonstrated that Sutterella play an important part of microflora in about half of the children with autism and gastrointestinal dysfunction.
What factors are responsible for a deterioration of the intestinal bacteria?
Your intestinal bacteria are an active and integral part of your body, and as such they are highly dependent on your diet and lifestyle. If you consume mainly processed foods and sweetened drinks then your gut bacteria are likely to greatly impaired, because the processed food in general destroy the healthy microflora and sugar of all kinds and rather nourished the “bad” bacteria.
Your intestinal bacteria also very sensitive to:
- Antibiotics
- Chlorinated and fluoridated water
- Antibacterial soap
- Agricultural chemicals
- Pollution degree.
Intestinal flora of the mother affects the intestinal flora of babies.
A healthy intestinal flora is for the health of every individual human being of very important. However, their importance doubles in pregnant women. Because of the condition of the natural intestinal flora the child’s health is depends also. If the intestinal flora of a woman of childbearing age have a probiotic deficiency , this lack number of health problems. The Baby preserving its intestinal flora at birth when it comes through the birth canal of the mother. Everything that lives in Mom’s birth canal and the intestinal flora will affect of the baby. So what lives in Mom’s vagina? It is a very rich populated area in the body of a woman. The vaginal flora comes from the gut. If the mother has an abnormal intestinal flora, they will also have an abnormal flora in her birth canal.
Importance of breastfeeding for a healthy intestinal flora of babies.
Breastfed babies develop completely different gut flora compared to babies who are fed from the bottle. Baby food wasn’t and will never be a healthy substitute for mother’s milk. If you are a young mother, you should feed the baby. It’s not just a matter of vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats, which makes the breast milk to a far superior formula. The Research shows that breast milk also contains substances that can greatly improve the health and development of the intestine and your baby’s brain – a gift that sustained literally a lifetime.