Autism spectrum disorder
Supplements studied for autism spectrum disorder.
Overview
Eleven supplements are indexed for autism spectrum disorder across 24 studies.
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) (DEX Score 72; medium effect size, high evidence, very high trust) may reduce irritability in children with autism but does not clearly improve hyperactivity, social withdrawal, or repetitive behaviors. Probiotics (DEX Score 68; medium effect size, high evidence, high trust) are rated possibly effective based on indexed trials.
Sulforaphane (DEX Score 52; low effect size, high evidence, medium trust) shows mixed small-study results for irritability and behavior. Ginkgo (DEX Score 40; low effect size, evidence, and trust) did not add benefit to risperidone in one trial, and L-Carnitine (DEX Score 44; low effect size, low evidence, medium trust) has inconsistent small-study findings. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for all eleven supplements.
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