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Autism Is NOT Caused By Vaccines
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Autism Is NOT Caused By Vaccines

Eric Berg
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TL;DR

The four things you'd lose by not watching

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TL;DR

The four things you'd lose by not watching

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Eric Berg presents data correlating rising autism rates with increased vaccine doses and aluminum adjuvant exposure, from 1 in 10,000 in 1980 to 1 in 36 in 2023, while aluminum exposure rose from 250 to 5,000 micrograms.

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He highlights that the FDA sets no safety limits for aluminum in vaccines despite requiring warnings for aluminum in IV feeding solutions, and that many vaccine trials use aluminum-containing placebos as controls, invalidating safety comparisons.

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Dr. Combbre's protocol for autism includes high-dose vitamin D3 (10,000 IU), propolis, and oral silica (monomethyl cylentrol) to reduce neuroinflammation and bind aluminum, with glycinate for hyperactivity.

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Berg suggests genetic screening before vaccination to identify children at risk, and recommends a low-carb diet to support brain ketone production.

Protocols

Concrete recipes — what, when, how much, and why

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High-dose vitamin D3 for autism

WhatTake 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily to calm an overactive immune system in the brain.
WhenDaily, presumably with meals (not specified).
Dose10,000 IU per day.
For whomChildren with autism, as part of Dr. Combbre's protocol.
WhyHigh levels of vitamin D3 help create a calming effect on a hypersensitive immune reaction in the brain that interrupts normal function.
CaveatsNot specified; high-dose vitamin D should be monitored for toxicity, but Berg does not mention this.

Berg presents this as the first step in Dr. Combbre's protocol. He notes that autism involves chronic brain inflammation not related to a pathogen, and that 70% of autistic children have higher autoimmune markers. Vitamin D3 is used to dampen this autoimmune-like activity. The dose is significantly higher than the typical recommended daily allowance, reflecting a therapeutic intent. This is part of a broader strategy that also includes propolis and silica.

Mechanism

Vitamin D3 modulates the immune system, reducing the overactive inflammatory response in the brain that is characteristic of autism. It is thought to calm the immune cells that are attacking neural tissue.

the number one thing that he'll give someone is vitamin D3 in higher amounts, 10,000 IUs. High levels of vitamin D3 help to uh create a calming effect of an overactive immune system.

Also said
“We have a hyper sensitive immune reaction in the brain interrupting the normal function of the brain.”— Describes the pathology that vitamin D is meant to address.

Propolis for immune regulation and brain inflammation

WhatTake propolis, a bee-derived substance, to regulate a dysfunctional immune system and reduce brain inflammation.
WhenNot specified; likely daily.
DoseNot specified.
For whomChildren with autism, as part of Dr. Combbre's protocol.
WhyPropolis greatly helps regulate a dysfunctional immune system and is a very potent anti-inflammatory for the brain.
CaveatsNone mentioned; potential allergy to bee products not discussed.

This is the second component of Dr. Combbre's protocol. Berg emphasizes that propolis is made by bees and has dual action: immune regulation and potent brain anti-inflammation. It is used alongside vitamin D3 and silica to address both the autoimmune and toxic aspects of autism.

Mechanism

Propolis contains bioactive compounds that modulate immune responses, shifting them away from the hyperactive state seen in autism. It also directly reduces neuroinflammation, which may alleviate symptoms.

propololis. This is something that related to what bees make. Propololis greatly helps regulate a dysfunctional immune system and it's a very potent anti-inflammatory for the brain.

Oral silica (monomethyl cylentrol) to bind and eliminate aluminum

WhatTake an oral silica supplement called monomethyl cylentrol at 100-200 mg three times a day to bind aluminum and facilitate its excretion via kidneys.
WhenThree times daily, presumably with meals.
Dose100-200 mg per dose, three times a day.
For whomChildren with autism, especially those with suspected aluminum toxicity from vaccines.
WhySilica binds to aluminum in the body, and the silica-aluminum complex is eliminated by the kidneys, reducing the neurotoxic aluminum burden.
CaveatsNone mentioned; long-term safety of high-dose silica not discussed.

Berg calls this the most important part of Dr. Combbre's protocol. The specific form recommended is monomethyl cylentrol (likely a silanol compound). The clip from Dr. Combbre reinforces this by explaining that injected aluminum is not eliminated by the kidneys and persists in immune cells, entering the brain. Silica provides a way to chelate and remove it. Dr. Combbre shares a case of a 17-year-old girl with severe depression since age 4, born in 2006 when she received many aluminum-containing vaccines. After taking silica, her depression improved by 85%, and her psychiatrist was able to reduce her medications. This anecdote is used to illustrate the potential of silica to reverse aluminum-related neurological issues.

Mechanism

Silica (silicon dioxide) has a high affinity for aluminum. When ingested, it forms a complex with aluminum in the gastrointestinal tract or bloodstream, preventing its absorption or facilitating its removal. The kidneys then excrete the bound aluminum, lowering the body's aluminum load and potentially reducing neuroinflammation and toxicity.

That substance binds to aluminum and both silica and aluminum are eliminated by the kidneys.

Also said
“When you inject aluminum in vaccines, aluminum is not eliminated by the kidneys. It remains in our organism. It is within the immune cells and it enters the brain carried by the immune cells.”— Explains why a chelating agent like silica is needed.
“I decided to give her silica. That substance binds to aluminum and both silica and aluminum are eliminated by the kidneys. And she came back uh a year later and she said that her depression was almost gone.”— Provides a direct clinical anecdote supporting the protocol.

Glycinate for hyperactivity in autism

WhatAdd 4 g of glycinate to the protocol if the child has hyperactivity, to calm the nervous system.
WhenDaily, as an add-on; adjust downward if it causes excessive daytime sleepiness.
Dose4 g per day, adjustable.
For whomChildren with autism who also exhibit hyperactivity.
WhyGlycinate calms down the nervous system, helping manage hyperactivity symptoms.
CaveatsMay cause excessive sleepiness; if the child is too sleepy during the day, reduce the dose.

This is an optional addition to the core protocol of vitamin D, propolis, and silica. Berg notes that Dr. Combbre adjusts the dose based on the child's response, cutting it down if it makes them too sleepy. The use of glycinate suggests a focus on the excitatory-inhibitory imbalance often seen in autism.

Mechanism

Glycinate (likely magnesium glycinate or glycine) acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter or supports GABAergic tone, reducing neuronal excitability and promoting calmness.

if the child also has hyperactivity he will add to this protocol 4 g of glycinate which calms down the nervous system.

Also said
“If the child is too sleepy during the day he'll cut that down a little bit because it does make you very calm.”— Provides a practical caveat for dosing.

Low-carb diet for ketone support in autism

WhatPut the child on a low-carb diet to increase ketone production, which may support brain function.
WhenOngoing dietary change.
DoseNot specified; sustained low-carb intake.
For whomChildren with autism, as a supportive measure.
WhyKetones provide an alternative fuel for the brain and may have neuroprotective effects.
CaveatsBerg states this is 'all theory' and makes no claims; nutritional adequacy for growing children should be considered.

Berg adds this recommendation on top of Dr. Combbre's protocol, framing it as his own theoretical suggestion. He does not provide specific macronutrient ratios or duration. The idea aligns with emerging research on ketogenic diets for neurological disorders, but he is careful to note it is not a proven treatment for autism.

Mechanism

A low-carbohydrate diet reduces glucose availability, prompting the liver to produce ketone bodies (beta-hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate). Ketones can cross the blood-brain barrier and serve as an efficient energy source for neurons, potentially bypassing metabolic dysfunctions and reducing oxidative stress.

I'm going to recommend that you put your child on a low carb diet. So then the brain can start increasing ketones. And I also think that will support the brain. But I'm not making any claims. This is all theory.

What's new

Personal practice updates, fresh positions, predictions

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Aluminum adjuvant as a potential driver of autism

Berg challenges the medical consensus that vaccines do not cause autism by focusing on the aluminum adjuvant used in vaccines, which he argues is a neurotoxin that can cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in brain tissue, potentially contributing to autism in genetically susceptible children.

Why this matters: This directly contradicts the widely held position that there is no link between vaccines and autism, shifting the debate from the antigen to the adjuvant and presenting a mechanistic hypothesis backed by cited research.

Background

The mainstream view, as reflected on Wikipedia and by figures like Dr. Paul Offit and Anthony Fauci, is that vaccines do not cause autism and that the condition is primarily genetic or environmental with no known cure. The idea that vaccines cause autism is labeled a myth.

Berg begins by acknowledging the official narrative but then introduces the concept of vaccine adjuvants, specifically aluminum compounds, which are necessary to provoke an adequate immune response. He cites research showing aluminum is a neurotoxin that manifests in learning, memory, concentration, and speech deficits. He explains that injected aluminum can cross the blood-brain barrier with the help of immune cells, and that it persists in the body for an unexpectedly long time. He then presents a timeline from 1980 to 2023, correlating the rise in autism diagnoses (from 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 36) with the increase in the number of vaccine doses by age 6 (from 12 to 49) and the corresponding cumulative aluminum exposure (from 250 to 5,000 micrograms). He notes that the FDA requires warning labels for aluminum in parenteral feeding solutions but sets no safety limits for aluminum in vaccines. He also points out that many vaccine trials use aluminum-containing placebos or other aluminum-containing vaccines as the control group, which he argues invalidates the safety data because the control group is also exposed to the potential toxin. He further notes that countries with less aggressive vaccine schedules and the unvaccinated Amish community have very low autism rates. He suggests that a combination of genetic vulnerability and high aluminum exposure from vaccines could be 'the perfect storm' for developing autism.

The FDA Department of Health and Human Services requires limits on aluminum in parental feeding solutions that require warning labels about potential aluminum hazards, yet sets no safety limits or required warnings for aluminum in vaccines.

Also said
“When you get an injection with this adgiuant aluminum, it goes up into and it crosses the bloodb brain barrier with the help of an immune cell triggered by repeated exposure of unexpectedly long persistence of aluminum adgivants in the human body.”— Explains the proposed mechanism of how aluminum from vaccines reaches the brain.
“In 2023, one in 36 kids are diagnosed with the most aggressive vaccine schedule in history with 49 vaccine doses by age 6 with an aluminum toxicity exposure of 5,000 micrograms.”— Provides the endpoint of the correlation data Berg uses to imply causation.
“Even in the Amish community, which is unvaccinated, they have extremely low diagnosises of autism.”— Adds an anecdotal comparison to support the hypothesis that vaccines play a role.

Flawed vaccine safety trials due to aluminum-containing placebos

Berg reveals that many vaccine trials use placebos that contain aluminum adjuvants or other aluminum-containing vaccines, meaning the control group is exposed to the same potential neurotoxin, which undermines the validity of safety comparisons.

Why this matters: This is a specific methodological critique that, if true, would mean the evidence base for vaccine safety regarding aluminum neurotoxicity is fundamentally compromised.

Background

Standard clinical trial design requires a true placebo (inert substance) to isolate the effect of the treatment. Berg argues that vaccine trials violate this principle.

Berg explains that a control group is supposed to receive no treatment so that any effects can be compared. However, in vaccine studies, the control group often receives an aluminum-containing placebo or another vaccine that also contains aluminum. This means both groups are exposed to aluminum, making it impossible to determine whether any adverse neurological outcomes are caused by the vaccine antigen or the adjuvant. He states that this practice 'completely cancels out those studies that did that,' implying that the safety data from such trials cannot be used to claim aluminum in vaccines is safe. This critique is central to his argument that the medical consensus is built on flawed evidence.

a large number of vaccine trials use an aluminum adgivant containing placebo or other aluminum containing vaccines as the control group.

Also said
“When you're doing an experiment, a control group is a group that doesn't get the treatment. So that way you have something to compare to, right? So guess what? in the studies using this adgiant aluminum in vaccines, the control group that's not supposed to be getting the aluminum is getting the aluminum.”— Clarifies the logical flaw in the trial design.

Dr. Combbre's protocol for addressing autism-related inflammation and aluminum toxicity

Berg shares a protocol from neurologist Dr. Combbre that includes high-dose vitamin D3, propolis, and oral silica (monomethyl cylentrol) to calm an overactive immune system, reduce brain inflammation, and bind aluminum for excretion, with optional glycinate for hyperactivity.

Why this matters: This presents a potential intervention for autism symptoms that targets both immune dysregulation and aluminum toxicity, directly challenging the narrative that there is no treatment or cure.

Background

Mainstream medicine states there is no cure for autism and often focuses on behavioral therapies. Berg notes that some advocates even argue seeking a cure is dangerous and that autism is normal.

Berg introduces Dr. Combbre as a neurologist who has been treating autism since 2014. The protocol is based on the understanding that autism involves chronic brain inflammation not caused by a microbe, and that 70% of autistic children have higher levels of autoimmune diseases. The first component is vitamin D3 at 10,000 IU, which helps create a calming effect on an overactive immune system. The second is propolis, a bee-derived substance that regulates a dysfunctional immune system and acts as a potent anti-inflammatory for the brain. The third and 'most important' is an oral silica supplement called monomethyl cylentrol, given at 100-200 mg three times a day. Silica binds to aluminum, and both are then eliminated by the kidneys. If the child has hyperactivity, 4 g of glycinate is added to calm the nervous system, with adjustments if it causes excessive daytime sleepiness. Berg also recommends a low-carb diet to increase ketones for brain support, though he frames this as theory. A clip from Dr. Combbre reinforces the protocol, sharing a case of a 17-year-old girl with severe depression since age 4, born in 2006 and exposed to many aluminum-containing vaccines, who improved 85% after taking silica, allowing her psychiatrist to reduce her medications.

the third thing is probably the most important thing and it's an oral silica supplement and the one that Dr. Dr. Colomb recommends is called monomethyl cylentrol and he'll give uh between 100 to 200 mg of the silica three times a day

Also said
“That substance binds to aluminum and both silica and aluminum are eliminated by the kidneys.”— Explains the mechanism of action for silica in removing aluminum.
“She came back uh a year later and she said that her depression was almost gone. She said that she was uh 85% better and her psychiatrist was decreasing the drugs that she was taking.”— Provides a personal anecdote from Dr. Combbre showing real-world improvement.

Anthony Fauci's royalty payments from vaccine research

Berg mentions that between 2010 and 2021, Anthony Fauci received 58 royalty payments directly from vaccine research, implying a financial conflict of interest in his pro-vaccine stance.

Why this matters: This is a brief but pointed ad hominem circumstantial argument meant to undermine the credibility of a key figure who denies a vaccine-autism link.

between 2010 and 2021, Fouchy received 58 royalty payments directly from vaccine research.

Recommendations

Products, supplements, and tools mentioned in the episode

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Vitamin D3 (high-dose)

Supplement

Part of Dr. Combbre's protocol for autism to calm an overactive immune system.

Berg relays that Dr. Combbre uses 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily. This is a supplement recommendation, not a prescription drug. No specific brand is mentioned.

the number one thing that he'll give someone is vitamin D3 in higher amounts, 10,000 IUs.

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Propolis

Supplement

Recommended by Dr. Combbre for its immune-regulating and anti-inflammatory effects on the brain.

Propolis is a resinous mixture that honey bees produce. Berg does not specify a brand or form (e.g., tincture, capsules). It is used as a natural supplement.

Propololis greatly helps regulate a dysfunctional immune system and it's a very potent anti-inflammatory for the brain.

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Monomethyl cylentrol (oral silica)

Supplement

The specific silica supplement recommended by Dr. Combbre to bind aluminum and facilitate its excretion.

This is a named product or compound. Berg says 'the one that Dr. Colomb recommends is called monomethyl cylentrol.' It is taken at 100-200 mg three times a day. No brand or manufacturer is given, but it is a specific form of silica.

the one that Dr. Dr. Colomb recommends is called monomethyl cylentrol

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Glycinate

Supplement

Added to the protocol for children with hyperactivity to calm the nervous system.

Likely magnesium glycinate or glycine powder. Dose is 4 g daily, adjustable. No brand specified.

he will add to this protocol 4 g of glycinate which calms down the nervous system.

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Low-carb diet for ketone production

Practice

Berg's own recommendation to support brain function in autism, though he calls it theory.

This is a dietary intervention aimed at shifting metabolism toward ketosis. Berg does not provide a specific plan but suggests it may help the brain. He explicitly states he is not making claims.

I'm going to recommend that you put your child on a low carb diet. So then the brain can start increasing ketones.

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Genetic screening before vaccination

Practice

Berg suggests that checking a child's genetics for vulnerability to autism could inform vaccination decisions.

He states this as a personal opinion: 'I personally think that before anyone is given a vaccine, if they could look at their genetics to see if they're vulnerable, then they can have a better choice on who's more at risk than others.' This is not a formal recommendation but a proposed risk-mitigation strategy.

I personally think that before anyone is given a vaccine, if they could look at their genetics to see if they're vulnerable, then they can have a better choice on who's more at risk than others.

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Notable quotes

Lines worth pulling out — contrarian, specific, or perfectly phrased

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The FDA Department of Health and Human Services requires limits on aluminum in parental feeding solutions that require warning labels about potential aluminum hazards, yet sets no safety limits or required warnings for aluminum in vaccines.
Highlights a regulatory double standard that is central to Berg's argument about overlooked vaccine risks.
a large number of vaccine trials use an aluminum adgivant containing placebo or other aluminum containing vaccines as the control group.
A specific, damning critique of the evidence base for vaccine safety regarding aluminum.
When you inject aluminum in vaccines, aluminum is not eliminated by the kidneys. It remains in our organism. It is within the immune cells and it enters the brain carried by the immune cells.
A clear, mechanistic statement from Dr. Combbre that encapsulates the alleged danger of aluminum adjuvants.
That substance binds to aluminum and both silica and aluminum are eliminated by the kidneys.
The core mechanism of the proposed detoxification protocol, succinctly stated.
I personally think that before anyone is given a vaccine, if they could look at their genetics to see if they're vulnerable, then they can have a better choice on who's more at risk than others.
Berg's personal, actionable stance on personalized vaccine risk assessment.

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