L. Reuteri
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has spoken about the gut microbiota Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) and its potential impact on conditions such as autism spectrum disorder. In a discussion on the , he referred to a study from the lab of Mauro Costa-Mattioli at Baylor College of Medicine that used mouse models of autism to show that treatment with L. reuteri can correct social deficits by activating the vagus nerve, which stimulates both dopamine and oxytocin release. However, cautions that these results are from mouse models and should be taken with the appropriate caveats, as they may not directly translate to humans 1.
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