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Nutritional interventions, including diets and supplements, are widely explored for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to manage GI and behavioral symptoms. However, no consensus exists on optimal approaches, leaving many choices for patients and physicians.

Keywords:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)casein-free dietdietary supplementsgluten-free dietketogenic dietpolyunsaturated fatty acidsprobioticsspecific carbohydrate diet

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  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents significant heterogeneity and lacks a cure, with treatments focusing on speech and behavioral therapies.
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances are common in ASD, potentially influencing social and behavioral symptoms.
  • Many individuals with ASD utilize nutritional interventions to manage GI and behavioral issues, often without clinical guidance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current clinical and experimental literature on nutritional interventions for ASD.
  • To summarize various dietary protocols and supplements used in managing ASD symptoms.
  • To highlight the lack of consensus on optimal nutritional therapy for ASD.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of clinical and experimental studies.
  • Analysis of research on specific dietary interventions (e.g., gluten-free, casein-free, ketogenic, specific carbohydrate diets).
  • Examination of evidence for supplements like probiotics, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins (A, C, B6, B12), magnesium, and folate.

Main Results:

  • A wide array of nutritional interventions are employed for ASD.
  • Evidence for the efficacy of specific diets and supplements varies, with no established consensus.
  • Gastrointestinal and behavioral symptoms are key targets for these interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Nutritional interventions are a significant area of interest for managing ASD symptoms, particularly GI and behavioral issues.
  • The current landscape of nutritional therapy for ASD is characterized by diverse options and a lack of scientific consensus.
  • Further research is needed to establish evidence-based guidelines for nutritional interventions in ASD.