Gut microbiota are linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and behavioral changes but not inflammation in autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional analysis.
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are increased in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We examined the relationship between ASD severity, intestinal inflammation, gut permeability, and dysbiosis. METHODS Our cross-sectional study examined baseline data from a clinical trial and included stools from...