Some studies have shown that supplementing dietary fiber can optimize the gut microbiota structure, promote the growth of glycolytic bacteria, increase the production of SCFAs, reduce gut microbiota-derived uremic toxins (such as p-cresol sulfate (p-CS), indoxyl sulfate (IS), and trimethylamine N-oxide), and have beneficial effects such as maintaining intestinal barrier integrity and mucus production to resist inflammation (195)
While there have been no controlled trials of vitamin D or Calcium related to Autism symptoms, some experts have suggested that vitamin D deficiency could be a contributing factor to ASD and to the higher rate of educational ASD services for children of Somali descent who are at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency
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