Objective: This study was designed to compare the vitamin and mineral levels of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) with those of age-matched typically developing (TD) children and to investigate their effects on the symptoms of autistic children.Methods: The Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC), Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) and Gesell Developmental Scale (GDS) were completed for 274 children diagnosed with ASD. Vitamins and minerals were compared for all ASD children and 97 age-matched TD children. Serum levels of vitamin A (VA) were detected with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); those of vitamin D (VD), folate, vitamin B12 (VB12), and ferritin were measured with immunoassay methods; and those of minerals were detected using atomic absorption spectrophotometry in two groups.Results: The VD and folate levels of children with ASD were significantly lower than those of TD children. The levels of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn) in children with ASD were significantly lower than those in TD children, and no significant difference was found in copper (Cu) levels. Correlation analysis showed that VA and Ca levels were negatively correlated with ASD symptoms. Folate, Ca, Fe and Zn were positively correlated with the GDS scores of autistic children. There were no significant interactions among VD, VB12 and ferritin and symptoms.Conclusion: We found that children with autism had more vitamin and mineral insufficiencies than TD children, and their levels were related to ASD symptoms. Therefore, it is essential to formulate a detailed nutritional evaluation for ASD children and provide timely and intensive interventions.
Objective: The study aimed to compare the nutritional status and symptoms of preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from two regions of China, and to analyze the association between nutritional status and symptoms of ASD. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 738 ASD children and 302 typically developing children (TD) were recruited from Chongqing and Hainan of China. Symptoms of ASD children were evaluated with the Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC), Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS), and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). Neurodevelopment of ASD children was assessed with the Gesell Developmental Scale (GDS). Nutritional status was evaluated by anthropometric measures, biochemical detection of micronutrients, and providing questionnaire and food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to caregivers. Results: Comparing ASD children with local TD children, ASD children consumed fewer whole grains, milk and dairy products, beans and soy products, vegetables, and fruits than local TD children in both regions. The serum concentrations of folate, vitamin B12 (VB12), and vitamin D (VD) were consistently lower in ASD children in both regions. Comparing the ASD children between the two regions, the ASD children in Chongqing had significantly higher mean scores of CARS, SRS, and ABC than those in Hainan. The ASD children in Chongqing consumed fewer whole grains, seafood, and fruits than those in Hainan. The serum concentrations of ferritin, vitamin A (VA), VB12, and VD were reduced in the ASD children of Chongqing than those in Hainan, and the ASD children in Chongqing had higher deficiency rates of zinc, ferritin, VA, and VD than those in Hainan. The serum levels of VA, VD, and folate showed a negative association with symptom scores of ASD children. VD and zinc levels had a positive association with the GDS scores of ASD children. Conclusions: ASD children exhibit a higher risk of nutrient deficiencies than neurotypical children, and there are regional differences in the nutritional status of ASD children. Micronutrients VA, VD, folate, and zinc levels were correlated with symptoms and development of ASD children. Therefore, it is essential to provide detailed nutrition evaluation and individualized nutrition interventions for ASD children from different backgrounds.
Rhodiola,American ginseng,Acanthopanax senticosus,Medlar,Tuckahoe and Yam were used as raw materials to produce healthcare wine with 35 %vol liquor as wine base through quenching,blending and aging process.Acute oral toxicity test,three genetic toxicity tests and 30 d feeding test showed that the produced wine is non-toxic.Mice burden swimming test showed that the wine has healthcare functions of relieving physical fatigue.
Metabolic disturbance may be implicated in the pathogenesis of autism. This study aimed to investigate the gut metabolomic profiles of autistic children and to analyze potential interaction between gut metabolites with autistic symptoms and neurodevelopment levels. We involved 120 autistic and 60 neurotypical children. Autistic symptoms and neurodevelopment levels were assessed. Fecal samples were analyzed using untargeted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry methods. Our results showed the metabolic disturbances of autistic children involved in multiple vitamin and amino acid metabolism pathways, with the strongest enrichment identified for tryptophan metabolism, retinol metabolism, cysteine-methionine metabolism, and vitamin digestion and absorption. Differential gut metabolites were correlated to autistic symptoms and neurodevelopment levels. Our findings improved the understanding of the perturbations of metabolome networks in autism.
The job performance of high-speed railway drivers directly influences the safety of China's high-speed railway and their job satisfaction can be used as mediator to build a model of the relationship between the personality and job performance of thase drivers.This paper attempts to construct such a model for the research of the influence of personality of high-speed railway drivers on their job performance.As is shown,the extraversion factor of personality of high-speed railway drivers influences contextual performance directly and positively;the open factor negatively influences contextual performance exclusively through job satisfaction factor;responsibility factor influences task performance directly and positively,and indirectly influences contextual performance through job satisfaction at the same time.Neuroticism factor and agreeableness factor do not affect job performance.Such conclusions can help improve the management of high-speed railway drivers and enhance their job performance.
This article takes a dynamic analysis, comprehensive research and theory of basin forming, hydrocarbon generation and hydrocarbon accumulation. Through the detailed analysis about sedimentary burial history, hydrocarbon-generating history, diagenesis history, geothermal history and combining with the synthetic analysis on compacting characteristic of the sandstone and mudstone, history of pressure origin and inclusion analysis et al. Analyzing history of pressure origin and evolution and reservoir-processing in upper Paleozoic of ordos basin. From this article we think the relationship between history of pressure origin and evolution and reservoir-processing in upper Paleozoic of ordos basin, pressure as dynamic of gas migration and forming having great influence on gas pool forming in upper Paleozoic. Through analyzing of temperatures and pressure, laster Raman spectra, we compartmentalize pool forming period of different gas reservoir type, put forward three key phases about pressure evolution and reservoir-processing: forming primary gas reservoirs in loading pressure, burial stage; forming primary gas reservoirs in unloading and decompression, denudation of ascending stage; forming secondary gas reservoirs in adjusting and decompression, stabilization stage. The importance of tectonic uplift to gas pooling in upper Paleozoic after the K1 phase is especially emphasized. It is abvious differently forming pressure among nonsource rock, source rock and sand in pressure compartment, having different influence reservoir-processing in gas pool upper Paleozoic. Through particularly analyaing of six courses about forming pressure and reservoir, pressure and pooling evolution models are established in upper Paleozoic of ordos basin.
This study demonstrated the protective effects of noni fruit and its fermented juice with different fermentation times against the acute liver injury caused by alcohol. In vitro trials were conducted to assess the antioxidant activities of noni fruit and fermented juice, while protective effects were confirmed by in vivo trials using mice model. The results showed that fresh noni fruit had higher antioxidant capacities (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl scavenging activity, hydroxyl-radical scavenging ability, and reducing power) than fermented noni juice. However, in vivo experiments demonstrated that fermented noni juice had a comprehensive preventive effect on acute alcohol-induced liver injury, based on the histopathological analysis and the measurements of markers of serum and liver. The markers include aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, alkaline phosphatase, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglyceride. This study provides positive insights into the potential role of noni fruit and fermented juice in combating challenges presented by alcohol consumption and highlights the potential of noni fruit as functional food.
The gut microbiota–brain axis has emerged as a novel target for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disease characterised by behavioural and cognitive impairment. However, most previous microbiome-based intervention studies have focused on single factors and yielded only modest cognitive improvements. Here, we proposed a multidomain intervention strategy that combined Bifidobacterium breve treatment with environmental enrichment (EE) training. In this study, we found that compared with EE or B. breve treatment alone, B. breve intervention combined with EE amplified its neuroprotective effects on AD mice, as reflected by improved cognition, inhibited neuroinflammation and enhanced synaptic function. Moreover, using microbiome and metabolome profiling, we found that the combination of B. breve and EE treatment restored AD-related gut microbiota dysbiosis and reversed microbial metabolite changes. Finally, by integrating behavioural and neurological data with metabolomic profiles, we revealed that the underlying mechanism may involve the modulation of microbiota-derived glutamine metabolism via gut–brain interactions. Collectively, combined B. breve intervention with EE treatment can alleviate AD-related cognitive impairment and improve brain function by regulating glutamine metabolism of the gut microbiome. Our findings provide a promising multidomain intervention strategy, with a combination of dietary microbiome-based and lifestyle-targeted interventions, to promote brain function and delay the progression of AD.
Abstract Background : Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and sleep disturbances have been reported in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The influence of vitamin A (VA) on sleep regulation and sleep disturbances in ASD has garnered increased attention. This study aims to characterize the effect of VA levels and sleep disturbances on children with ASD. Methods : This cross-sectional study compared children with ASD (n=856) to typically developing children (TDC; n=316). The Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire assessed sleep disturbances, Childhood Autism Rating Scale evaluated the severity of autism symptoms, and Autism Behavior Checklist and Social Responsiveness Scale assessed autism behaviors. VA levels in blood samples were measured using high-performance liquid chromatography. Multivariable linear regression and two-way ANOVAs were performed to investigate the effect of VAD and sleep disturbances in children with ASD. Results : Children with ASD had lower serum VA levels and a higher prevalence of sleep disturbances than TDC. VAD and sleep disturbances in children with ASD corresponded to the severity of autism symptoms. Importantly, VA levels were negatively correlated with sleep disturbances among children with ASD, and the interaction of VAD and sleep disturbances were related to the severity of autism symptoms. Conclusion : VAD and sleep disturbances exacerbated autism symptoms in children with ASD, providing a novel target for treatment. Trial registration : Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, registration number: ChiCTR-ROC-14005442
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