During evolution, individuals whose brains and bodies functioned well in a fasted state were
successful in acquiring food, enabling their survival and reproduction. With fasting and …

The importance of diet and the gut-brain axis for brain health and cognitive function is
increasingly acknowledged. Dietary interventions are tested for their potential to prevent …

The ketogenic diet (KD) has been important in treating epilepsy since the 1920s. The
benefits of KD further expanded to other neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's …

This four-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated the effects
of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 (PS128) on boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) …

Several lines of evidence implicate mitochondria in the pathophysiology of autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). In this review, we outline some of the evidence supporting this notion, as …

While there are numerous medical comorbidities associated with ASD, gastrointestinal (GI)
issues have a significant impact on quality of life for these individuals. Recent findings …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an increasingly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder
with considerable clinical heterogeneity. With no cure for the disorder, treatments commonly …

We are facing an obesity epidemic, and obesity itself and its close companion, type 2
diabetes, are independent risk factors for neurodegeneration. While most medical …

Purpose The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate, moderate protein, high-fat diet that has
emerged as a potential treatment for autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by stereotyped behavior and deficits in
communication and social interaction. There are no curative treatments for children with …