Bee pollen and propolis improve neuroinflammation and dysbiosis induced by propionic acid, a short chain fatty acid in a rodent model of autism.

Kawther AabedRamesa Shafi BhatAbeer Al-DbassNadine MoubayedNorah AlgahtaniNada M MerghaniAzizah AlanaziNaima ZayedAfaf El-Ansary

Published in: Lipids in health and disease (2019)

Our findings indicate that both bee pollen and propolis protect against neuroinflammation in the rodent model of autism. However, further studies are needed to investigate the clinical benefits of prebiotics-rich diet in neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
intellectual disability
fatty acid
traumatic brain injury
lipopolysaccharide induced
lps induced
cognitive impairment
physical activity
cerebral ischemia
blood brain barrier
brain injury