Researchers are finding new solutions for autism in children and now, a study has shown a link between foods rich in probiotics and autism.

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been expected as the study has shown that probiotic supplements can improve both behavior and digestive issues.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodeavaling status that affects communication, social interaction and behavior. This is called a “spectrum” disorder because the symptoms may vary from light to severe, from person to another.

Some children with ASD may struggle with speaking or contacting them, while others may have repetitive behavior or difficulty in understanding social signals.

Many people with autism also experience sensory sensitivity and unique methods of learning or problems.

While the exact cause of autism is not known, researchers believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors can play a role.

Treatment such as speech, professional and behavior therapy can help improve communication and daily life skills in autism.

Research conducted by contua kids – a health service service that provides personal medicine to children suffering from autism, studying 180 children between the ages of 2 to 9 in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad.

The test conducted from 2021 to 2023 detected its effect on intestinal-brain connections and autism. The findings were published in the magazine BMJ Open reviewed by the colleague.

Autism with autism often faces challenges beyond behavior, including digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhea, and inflammation.

Addressing this, Dr. Himoni Narula Khanna, developmental behavior pediatrician and co-founder of contenta kids, said, “Parents are always looking for ways to improve their child’s quality of life. Our studies show that probiotic supplementation can be complementary to existing treatments such as behavioral therapy, speech therapy and special education.”

The results were promising. Children receiving probiotics showed a decrease of 47.77% in overall behavioral symptoms, including a reduction of 40% in social withdrawal and 37.77% in repeated behaviors. Extreme activism and unfair speech also improved.

Digestive health also saw progress, with an increase of 18.18% in the stool formed and a drop of 6.66% in water stool. These findings support the intestinal-brain links further, suggesting that better intestine health may be behaved better.

While this research shows the promise in autism in India, Dr. Khanna highlighted the need for further tests before the probiotics becomes a standard treatment.

The study approved by India’s Central Testing Registry (CTRI) paves the way for future research, offering new possibilities for ASD management.

The prevalence of autism in India is still being studied, but it is estimated that about 1 out of 65 children may have autism. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), about 2 million people in India can live with autism.

However, due to lack of awareness and limited access to clinical services in many cases, especially in rural areas.