The role of microbiome, dietary supplements, and probiotics in autism spectrum disorder

The objective of this 2019 pilot study was to characterize the oral and gut microbiome of patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and to compare these features with those of typically developed individuals. In addition, Kong et al. looked at the use of microbiome markers for ASD diagnosis and subtyping of clinical comorbid conditions. Another […]

This 2019 paper explains that the bacteria community (microbiota) in the gut may have a role in the physiological processes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), since gastrointestinal dysfunction is a comorbidity that often accompanies ASD. Manipulation of the gut microbiota has been reported to reduce the symptoms of ASD, but studies have yet to […]