Autism and gut–brain axis: role of probiotics

Saravana Babu Chidambaram*, Sunanda Tuladhar, Abid Bhat, Arehally Marappa Mahalakshmi, Bipul Ray, Musthafa Mohamed Essa, Muhammed Bishir, Srinivasa Rao Bolla, Nandakumar Dalavaikodihalli Nanjaiah, Gilles J. Guillemin, M. Walid Qoronfleh

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    Abstract

    Characterized by a wide range of behavioural, social and language problems, autism is a complex developmental disability that affects an individual’s capacity to communicate and interact with others. Although the real causes that lead to the development of autism are still unclear, the gastrointestinal tract has been found to play a major role in the development of autism. Alterations in macrobiotic compositions have been reported in autistic children. Irregularities in carbohydrate digestion and absorption could also explain some of the gastrointestinal problems reported in autistic patients, although their role in the neurological and behavioural problems remains uncertain. A relationship between improved gut health and decrease of symptoms in autism has been reported as well. Studies done to evaluate the gluten-free diets, casein-free diets, pre- and probiotic and multivitamin supplementation have shown promising results. Probiotics have been thought to alleviate the progression of autism and reduce cognitive and behavioural deficits.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationPersonalized food intervention and therapy for autism spectrum disorder management
    EditorsM. Mohamed Essa, M. Walid Qoronfleh
    Place of PublicationSwitzerland
    PublisherSpringer
    Chapter21
    Pages587-600
    Number of pages14
    ISBN (Electronic)9783030304027
    ISBN (Print)9783030304010
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020

    Publication series

    NameAdvances in Neurobiology
    Volume24
    ISSN (Print)2190-5215
    ISSN (Electronic)2190-5223

    Keywords

    • ASD
    • Autism
    • Barrier pathway
    • Cognitive and behavioural deficits
    • GI dysfunction
    • Gut–brain axis
    • Microbiome
    • Probiotics

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