Characterization of intestinal microbiota and probiotics treatment in children with autism spectrum disorders in china

Numerous neurological conditions exhibit gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, it remains uncertain if GI discomfort itself can influence behavior. This study by Brown et al. (2024) reveals that mice subjected to recurrent colitis display impaired social interaction despite the absence of colitis symptoms. The authors investigated whether individuals with ASD […]

Since gastrointestinal (GI) issues are common complaints from patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this 2019 review looks at probiotics, which have shown to alleviate GI symptoms and improve behavior in autistic children. This is a systematic review on the impact of prebiotics/probiotics on ASD and its associated symptoms. Eight clinical trials were added to […]