A Double-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial of Prebiotic Supplementation in Children with Autism: Effects on Parental Quality of Life, Child Behaviour, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, and the Microbiome

CONCLUSION: Prebiotics modify levels of Bifidobacterium and prove well tolerated but in this instance, resulted in only marginal effects on GI symptoms and pQOL. A larger sample of children with more severe symptoms could help to determine the potential of prebiotics in autism.TRIAL REGISTRATION: https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?ACTRN=12619000615189 .PMID:38291245 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-024-06239-z
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research