Full text is available at the source.
Autism Spectrum Disorder as a Brain-Gut-Microbiome Axis Disorder
Autism as a Disorder Involving Interactions Between the Brain, Gut, and Microbes
AI simplified
Abstract
Gastrointestinal issues significantly impact quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- There is a relationship between the gut microbiome and gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals with ASD.
- Behavioral symptoms may also be influenced by the gut microbiome.
- Microbial therapies, such as probiotics and fecal microbiota transplantation, have shown potential in treating gastrointestinal symptoms associated with ASD.
- Future research needs to focus on the complex variations within ASD for better study designs and therapeutic interventions.
- Large, diverse studies with well-controlled designs are essential to advance understanding in this area.
AI simplified