| Autor: |
Indika NR; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka., Frye RE; Autism Discovery and Research Foundation, Phoenix, AZ 85050, USA.; Rossignol Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85050, USA., Rossignol DA; Rossignol Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85050, USA.; Rossignol Medical Center, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA., Owens SC; Autism Oxalate Project at the Autism Research Institute, San Diego, CA 92116, USA., Senarathne UD; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka., Grabrucker AM; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland.; Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland.; Health Research Institute (HRI), University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland., Perera R; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka., Engelen MPKJ; Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA., Deutz NEP; Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA. |
| Abstrakt: |
Children with autism spectrum disorder may exhibit nutritional deficiencies due to reduced intake, genetic variants, autoantibodies interfering with vitamin transport, and the accumulation of toxic compounds that consume vitamins. Importantly, vitamins and metal ions are essential for several metabolic pathways and for neurotransmitter functioning. The therapeutic benefits of supplementing vitamins, minerals (Zinc, Magnesium, Molybdenum, and Selenium), and other cofactors (coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, and tetrahydrobiopterin) are mediated through their cofactor as well as non-cofactor functions. Interestingly, some vitamins can be safely administered at levels far above the dose typically used to correct the deficiency and exert effects beyond their functional role as enzyme cofactors. Moreover, the interrelationships between these nutrients can be leveraged to obtain synergistic effects using combinations. The present review discusses the current evidence for using vitamins, minerals, and cofactors in autism spectrum disorder, the rationale behind their use, and the prospects for future use. |
