Treatments for mitochondrial dysfunction associated with autism spectrum disorders - Journal of Pediatric Biochemistry - Volume 2, Number 4 / 2012 - IOS Press

Treatments for mitochondrial dysfunction associated with autism spectrum disorders - Journal of Pediatric Biochemistry - Volume 2, Number 4 / 2012 - IOS Press: We discuss supportive measures which aim at preventing further damage from occurring due to malfunctioning mitochondria, treatment with high dose vitamins that can support metabolism in light of dysfunctional mitochondria, dietary changes that can be useful in mitochondrial disease, and secondary organ systems to investigate due to mitochondrial dysfunction. We also discuss several treatments that have been reported to be of benefit in children with ASD which are also treatments that are standard of care for MD. This review provides a guide for appropriate treatments for children with ASD/MD and children with ASD that have mitochondrial dysfunction.