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The current pilot study will be used to test the feasibility of the methods used. If the methodology is found to be feasible, the n=40+ cases and controls/siblings in the pilot study applied for here will be included in the larger study. For those cases who are invited to participate and decline
Gut microbiota is the largest microorganisms pool in the human body. The physiological roles of gut microbiota for digestion, metabolism, immune homeostasis, GI-tract infection prevention and anti-inflammation. The very first colonized gut microbiota of infant are from maternal vaginal fluid. Gut
The use of psychotropic medication in children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to treat symptoms of aggression, irritability and related behavioural problems has become increasingly common in recent years. Data obtained from clinical and nationally representative populations of
Micronutrients (including vitamins, minerals and certain polyunsaturated fatty acids) are required by the brain for normal functioning and, with few exceptions, can only be obtained through dietary sources. Research into degenerative diseases of aging have linked mitochondrial aging and DNA damage
Children with ASD have a higher incidence of dietary and/or bowel problems than typically developing children. it has been postulated that imbalances in the gut bacteria and/or metabolites present in the gut may be a contributing factor to these symptoms, with potentially bad (toxin-producing)
Recent studies have shown that the ketogenic diet (high-fat, low-carbohydrate, and moderate protein; induce a shift from the primary metabolism of glucose to ketones) or Modified-Atkins diet may be effective in treating autism. Research on the Black and Tan BRachyury (BTBR) T+tf/J mouse strain,
Specific Aims and Hypothesis:
The Primary aim is:
To compare the impact of dietary weight loss via carbohydrate-restriction and calorie-restriction on hepatic TG content quantified by H-MRS in obese children with biopsy-proven NAFLD and Met-S.
Our Secondary aims are:
To compare BMI z-score, ALT
Gastrointestinal disorders in children with autism receive little attention. However, symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and flatulence have been considered contributing to the behavioral problems. These symptoms are associated partially with the deficiency of enzymes digesting