Community Shares | September 16th 2024
This week’s articles:
- A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial found that oral folinic acid supplementation significantly improves symptoms in children with ASD.
- Research has discovered that inflammatory gene expression in pregnant mothers with asthma may be linked to an increased likelihood of autism in their infants.
- A review published in Environmental Health Perspectives determined that poor housing conditions, mainly residential dampness and mold exposure, have harmful effects on mental health in both adults and children.
- Researchers have raised serious concerns about fetal exposure to toxic metals, such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As), through red blood cell transfusions.
High-Dose Vitamin B6 May Improve Sensory and Motor Issues for Those with Sensory Over-Responsivity
A new British study has found that high-dose Vitamin B6 supplementation may improve sensory hyperreactivity and motor control issues in individuals with sensory over-responsivity by altering the brain’s excitation-inhibition (E-I) balance.
Community Shares | July 29th 2024
This week’s articles: A new research article has investigated the levels of certain trace elements—zinc (Zn), aluminum (Al), and selenium (Se)—in the blood of children with ASD and compared them to healthy controls; A mini-review article for parents considering medication for children with ADHD or ASD emphasizes that while these treatments can be beneficial, drugs should be used cautiously; A review article has explored various immune-modulating treatments for neuroinflammation in individuals with ASD; An umbrella review has synthesized data from previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses to evaluate the link between vitamin D and ASD.
Dietary Strategies for Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of the gastrointestinal system that affects 5.7% of the general population. It is more common and more severe in individuals with autism. A new review in the journal Gastroenterology & Motility looked at the science behind treatments for IBS. It found studies supporting the use of peppermint oil, specific probiotics, psyllium supplementation, dietary advice, and a low FODMAP diet as aids in improving IBS symptoms.
