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#+TITLE: Autism & Nutrition
#+Author: Yann Esposito
#+Date: [2022-04-02]
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* Probiotics food

Towards Tailored Gut Microbiome-Based and Dietary Interventions for
Promoting the Development and Maintenance of a Healthy Brain

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Regarding the role of diet in preventing the onset of social anxiety
disorder or social phobia, a study in 710 young adult students (150)
suggested that fermented foods, which typically contain probiotics, may
offer some protection against the development of social anxiety disorder in
subjects with greater vulnerability to the condition.
Although additional research would be necessary to determine the direction
of causality, the results advocate that consumption of fermented foods may
serve as a low-risk intervention for reducing social anxiety.

* Hypocholesterolemia & ASD

Implication of hypocholesterolemia in autism spectrum disorder and its
associated comorbidities: A retrospective case-control study.

Our results support an association between hypocholesterolemia and ASD and
open novel opportunities for the diagnosis and treatment of specific forms
of ASD.

* Targeted Diet for ASD, focus on lipid

Assessment of Changes over Time of Lipid Profile, C-Reactive Protein Level
and Body Mass Index in Teenagers and Young Adults on Different Diets
Belonging to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Conclusions

In autism spectrum disorders, a well-balanced diet (which guarantees the
body is provided with the right amount of nutrients necessary to meet its
nutritional needs) introduced on a case-by-case basis should be an integral
part of treatment and needs to be preceded by laboratory tests.
Obtained results from two study periods suggest the presence of
lipid-profile disturbances, especially for older ASD individuals.
This may be a suggestion for doctors to test the level of lipids more often
in patients with autism.
Our findings do not confirm the need to follow one specific dietary plan.
It is crucial to provide patients with dietician support since every
alteration in the previously accepted nutrition scheme may provoke high
stress reaction.
Our studies confirm that targeted, individualized nutritional pattern and
periodic screening for lipid and immune disorders would be beneficial for
teenagers and adults diagnosed with ASD.