Main description:

The book focuses on implications of traditional and processed foods for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) intervention and management. Numerous phytonutrients and pharmacologically active compounds in edible natural products and diet could influence and offer protection to neuronal dysfunction that occurs due to ASD.

The neuroprotective effects of various fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds phytochemicals, and other natural bioactive ingredients against ASD and related conditions are discussed. Topics such as the possible neuroprotective mechanism of action of these foods and the therapeutic role of antioxidants in relation to ASD are addressed. This book also highlights the scope of using anti-inflammatory agents and antioxidants to promote neurogenesis and improve other symptoms in ASD. It emphasizes personalized nutritional approaches with dietary management of neurodevelopmental disorders/ASD cases.

Information in this book is relevant to researchers in the field of complementary and alternative medicine, nutraceuticals, neuroscience, agriculture, nutrition, and food science. This volume is beneficial to students of varying levels, and across multiple disciplines.

Contents:

Section I

Autism Spectrum Disorder from Background to Interplay of Genetic, Epigenetic, Environmental Risk Factors and Nutraceuticals

Section I Overview and Reflection

M. Walid Qoronfleh*, Nader Al-Dewik and Musthafa Mohamed Essa

Overview and Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Nader Al-Dewik*, Rana Al-Jurf, Meghan Styles, Mohammad Badawi, Dalal Alsharshani, Mohammed Alsharshani, Azhar Khattab, Amal I Ahmad, Hilal Al Rifaia, and M Walid Qoronfleh

New Horizons for Molecular Genetics Diagnostic and Research in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Nader Al-Dewik* and Mohammed Alsharshani

Genomics of Autism

Khalid A. Fakhro*

Neuropsychopathology of Autism Spectrum Disorder: complex interplay of genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors

Ranjana Bhandari, Jyoti K Paliwal, and Anurag Kuhad*

Maternal Prenatal Exposures in Pregnancy and Autism Spectrum Disorder- an insight into the epigenetics of drugs and diet as key environmental influences

Kholoud N. Bastaki, Sura Alwan, and Farah R. Zahir*

Psychological Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eman Shaltout, Nader Al-Dewik, Muthanna Samara*, Hisham Morsi, and Azhar Khattab

Role of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants in Autism

Thamilarasan Manivasagam, Selvaraj Arunadevi, Mustafa Mohamed Essa, Chidambaram Saravana Babu, Anupom Borah, Arokiasamy Justin Thenmozhi1*, and M Walid Qoronfleh

The Regulation of Reactive Neuroblastosis, Neuroplasticity and Nutraceuticals for Effective Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder

GP Poornimai Abirami, Risna Kanjirasseri Radhakrishnan, Esther Johnson, Syed Aasish Roshan, Ajisha Yesudhas, Suhadha Parveen, Abir Biswas, Vijaya Roobini Ravichandran, Anusuyadevi Jayachandran*, and Mahesh Kandasamy*

Section II

Specific Foods and Nutrient Qualities in Autism

Section II Overview and Reflection

M. Walid Qoronfleh*, Sawsan G. Mohammed and Musthafa Mohamed Essa

Vegetables

Sawsan G. Mohammed* and M. Walid Qoronfleh*

Fruits

Sawsan G. Mohammed* and M. Walid Qoronfleh*

Grains

Sawsan G. Mohammed*, Saoud Bossa, and M. Walid Qoronfleh*

Nuts

Sawsan G. Mohammed* and M. Walid Qoronfleh*

Seeds

Sawsan G. Mohammed* and M. Walid Qoronfleh*

The Role of Gluten in Autism

Thangarajan Sumathi*, Thamilarasan Manivasagam, and Arokiasamy Justin Thenmozhi

Food Color and Autism - a meta-analysis

B. Prabasheela*, S. Meenakshi Kannan, and M. Walid Qoronfleh

Food Selection and Preferences of Omani Autistic Children

Najma M Al-Kindi*, Yahya M Al-Farsi, Buthaina Al-Bulushi, Amanat Ali, Syed Gauhar Alam Rizvi, and Musthafa Mohamed Essa

Section III

Food, Dietary Intervention and Therapy in Autism

Section III Overview and Reflection

M. Walid Qoronfleh* and Musthafa Mohamed Essa

Overview of Nutritional Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Carla Vartanian

Importance of Nutrition Intervention in Autistic Patients

Tahra ElObeid*, Joyce Moawad, and Zumin Shi

Dietary Approaches to the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Richard E. Hartman* and Dhira Patel

Proteins Nutrition in Autism

Saravana Babu Chidambaram*, Abid Bhat, Arehally Marappa Mahalakshmi, Bipul Ray, Sunanda Tuladhar, Manivasagam Thamilarasan, Arokiasamy Justin Thenmozhi, Musthafa Mohamed Essa, Gilles J Guillemin, and M. Walid Qoronfleh

Autism and Gut Brain Axis: Role of Probiotics

Saravana Babu Chidambaram*, Sunanda Tuladhar, Abid Bhat, Arehally Marappa Mahalakshmi, Bipul Ray, Musthafa Mohamed Essa, Srinivasa Rao Bolla, Nandakumar Dalavaikodihalli Nanjaiah, Gilles J Guillemin, and M. Walid Qoronfleh

Natural Products and their Therapeutic Effect on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Satarupa Deb, Banashree Chetia Phukan, Ankumoni Dutta, Rajib Paul, Pallab Bhattacharya, Thamilarasan Manivasagam, Arokiasamy Justin Thenmozhi, Chidambaram Saravana Babu, Musthafa Mohamed Essa, and Anupom Borah*

Dietary Phytochemicals as Neurotherapeutics for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Plausible Mechanism and Evidence

Ranjana Bhandari, Jyoti K Paliwal, and Anurag Kuhad*

Regulation of Dietary Amino Acids and Voltage Gated Calcium Channels in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Shubham Singh, Supraj Raja Sangam, and Senthilkumar Rajagopal*

Bioactive Metabolites from Marine Ascidians: Future Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Manigandan Venkatesan, Velusamy Arumugam*, Rathinam Ayyasamyc, Selvakumar Murugesand, Nishakavya Saravanan, Umamaheswari Sundaresan,Saravanan Ramachandran, Thamilarasan Manivasagame, Arokiasamy Justin Thenmozhie, and M. Walid Qoronfleh

Reality-Based Technologies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Recommendation for Food-Intake Intervention

Bilikis Banire, Kamran Khowaja, Bilal Mansoor, Marwa Qaraqe, and Dena Al Thani*