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Probiotic Treatment Reduces Hyperactivity in Autistic Children

7/8/2025

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A groundbreaking study in *Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology* reveals that a 12-week probiotic treatment significantly curbed hyperactivity in children aged five to nine with autism and ADHD. With 80 participants, this trial highlights the promising link between gut health and symptom management in these neurodevelopmental disorders, offering hope for better outcomes.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study in *Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology* reveals that a 12-week probiotic treatment significantly curbed hyperactivity in children aged five to nine with autism and ADHD. With 80 participants, this trial highlights the promising link between gut health and symptom management in these neurodevelopmental disorders, offering hope for better outcomes.