The Association Between Autism Spectrum Disorders and Dietary Intake of Carbohydrates in School-Aged Children in Iran: A Case-Control Study

    January 2025 in “ Neuropsychopharmacology Reports ”
    Shirin Tajadod, Zahra Roumi, Saheb Abbas Torki, Seyedeh Hayedeh Mousavi Shalmani, Mahdi Moradi, Zahra Saeedirad, Khadijeh Abbasi Mobarakeh, Saeideh Mohammadi, Soheila Shekari, Pouya Mirzaee, Parsa Bahmani, A Houshyarrad, Saeid Doaei
    TLDR Higher sugar and maltose intake is linked to autism, while total carbohydrates, fructose, and lactose are linked to lower autism rates.
    This study found a direct association between autism spectrum disorders and the intake of sugar and maltose, while an inverse relationship was observed with the dietary intake of total carbohydrates, fructose, and lactose in school-aged children in Iran. The findings suggest the need for further long-term research to better understand these dietary connections.
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