Breast feeding and autism:
Breast milk may protect against autism: It was suggested by a study called Autism and Diet by M. Potts et al that breast feeding may protect against the development of autism. The cause of autism has been in public debate for decades. Latest studies by the School of public Health, University of California, Berkeley, USA, show links between stomach and intestinal diseases and autism. In the study, children with autism displayed unusual eating patterns such as lower appetites, being picky eaters, and having digestive problems. Links between diet and autism are thought to be a possible cause, warranting additional investigation. For now, it is suggested that breast feeding may protect against the development of autism. Breast feeding has been linked to lowering the risks of pneumonia and bronchiolitis, two illnesses correlated with autism. Breast milk offers certain protections against these illnesses, and may also lower the risks of autism. (5)