Food allergy and food‐based therapies in neurodevelopmental disorders |
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Authors: | Caroline G. M. de Theije Bas M. Bavelaar Sofia Lopes da Silva Sijmen Mechiel Korte Berend Olivier Johan Garssen Aletta D. Kraneveld |
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Affiliation: | 1. Division of Pharmacology, Faculty of Science, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, , Utrecht, The Netherlands;2. Nutricia Research, , Utrecht, The Netherlands;3. UMC Utrecht Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, , Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are neurodevelopmental disorders which occur in childhood and may persist into adulthood. Although the etiology of these disorders is largely unknown, genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role in the development of ASD and ADHD. Allergic immune reactions, in prenatal and postnatal phases, are examples of these environmental factors, and adverse reactions to foods are reported in these children. In this review, we address the clinical and preclinical findings of (food) allergy in ASD and ADHD and suggest possible underlying mechanisms. Furthermore, opportunities for nutritional interventions in neurodevelopmental disorders are provided. |
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Keywords: | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder autism spectrum disorder food allergy food‐based therapy gut‐brain axis neurodevelopment |
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