Impact of Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Diet on Behavioural Outcomes and Quality of Life of Autistic Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review.

Kristina ZafirovskiMirjana Trpevska AleksoskaJoe ThomasFahad Hanna

Published in: Children (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)

The currently available evidence on the impact of the "GFCF" diet on the quality of life of autistic children and adolescents may warrant potentially effective interventions for alleviating symptoms of autism spectrum disorders. However, this scoping review highlights the need for more research to provide more reliable evidence on the health outcomes and quality of life of ASD sufferers to guide practice.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
physical activity
weight loss
intellectual disability
primary care
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
healthcare
celiac disease
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
quality improvement
depressive symptoms