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  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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  • Gut microbiome's role in ASD pathogenesis is widely studied.
  • Previous research suggests direct links between gut bacteria and ASD.
  • The influence of diet on these associations remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mediating role of dietary preferences in the association between ASD and the gut microbiome.
  • To re-evaluate direct links between ASD and gut microbiota composition.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from a study on autism spectrum disorder.
  • Examination of dietary intake patterns in individuals with ASD.
  • Correlation analysis between dietary preferences, gut microbiota, and ASD status.

Main Results:

  • Dietary preferences associated with ASD appear to mediate the link between the gut microbiome and autism spectrum disorder.
  • Direct associations between ASD and gut microbiota composition were found to be negligible after accounting for dietary factors.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary patterns play a crucial role in the observed gut microbiome alterations in individuals with ASD.
  • The gut microbiome may not be a direct cause of ASD, but rather influenced by ASD-related feeding behaviors.