An integrative perspective from the microbiome, sleep, nutrition and genetics
Understanding, diagnosing and supporting a person with autism today calls for a broad, rigorous and up-to-date perspective. This book brings together the most recent scientific evidence on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): its genetic basis, the gut-brain axis, dysbiosis and microbial metabolites, sleep and circadian rhythm disorders, and the role of nutrition and nutritional deficits. With an integrative medicine approach — selecting safe, evidence-backed interventions with clinical and ethical judgement — Dr. Francisco Fernández proposes a bridge between cutting-edge science and real clinical practice, centred on the quality of life of autistic people and their families.
A PRISMA-methodology systematic review protocol on the interaction between gut microbiota and ASD: biomedical databases, paediatric/adult stratification, gut-brain axis mechanisms (SCFAs, tryptophan, zonulin, LPS) and a critical evaluation of current interventions.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22695233 — Self-published document on Zenodo, with a verifiable DOI. Not a peer-reviewed journal.