A systematic review of the role of prebiotics and probiotics in autism spectrum disorders

In this double-blind, randomized trial (published in 2020), 85 preschoolers with autism were randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or placebo for 6 months. This study tested the effects of probiotics on autistic children since these “psychobiotics” were believed to enhance behavior and modulate brain activity and function. Around 74% of the child participants completed […]

While many studies have reported that gut microbiota can affect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms and gastrointestinal (GI) problems, this 2019 Chinese study highlights the limited data available on microbiota’s effects in non-Western populations. Since probiotics supposedly modify the intestinal microbiota and strengthen gastrointestinal function, this study compared the effect of applied behavior analysis (ABA) […]