Processed Foods May Hold Key to Rise in Autism

“the UCF scientists discovered how high levels of Propionic Acid (PPA), used to increase the shelf life of packaged foods and inhibit mold in commercially processed cheese and bread, reduce the development of neurons in fetal brains.”

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Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-45348-z

Abdelli, L.S., Samsam, A. & Naser, S.A. Propionic Acid Induces Gliosis and Neuro-inflammation through Modulation of PTEN/AKT Pathway in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sci Rep 9, 8824 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-45348-z


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