(2020) assessed 63 children with ASD, 32 who received L-carnosine and 31 placebo, using the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, second edition-standard version (CARS2-ST), Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC), BEARS sleep screening tool and 6-item Gastrointestinal Severity Index (6-GSI)
Additionally, central irisin injection has been shown to considerably increase oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production in rats, along with heat generation (Zhang et al., 2015), suggesting that irisin can markedly enhance metabolic activity and may be an effective treatment for metabolic diseases
However, its best to follow the manufacturers instructions and consult an Integrative or Functional medicine healthcare provider Antioxidant-rich diet: Food is medicine
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Always consult your provider before starting multiple therapies
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