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This research aims to explore the relationship between gut microbiota alterations and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

April 10, 2026Behavioral SciencesOpen Access

The Gut Microbiota and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Current Research and Therapeutic Insights

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This research aims to explore the relationship between gut microbiota alterations and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Review of current literature on gut microbiota composition in ASD individuals.
Analysis of gastrointestinal symptoms in ASD patients.
Evaluation of microbiota-targeted therapeutic strategies such as probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal transplants.
Patients with ASD show significant differences in gut microbiota composition compared to the general population.
Changes in gut microbiota are linked to neurodevelopmental processes via the gut–brain axis.
Microbiota-targeted therapies show promise in alleviating symptoms associated with ASD.

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This review examines the link between gut microbiota and autism spectrum disorder, suggesting new therapeutic strategies.

Zheng et al. (2026) studied this question.

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