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Published in: Medical Gas Research 1/2012

Open Access 01-12-2012 | Letter to the Editor

Physical exercise and intermittent administration of lactulose may improve autism symptoms through hydrogen production

Author: Ahmad Ghanizadeh

Published in: Medical Gas Research | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Autism is neuro-developmental disorder. Oxidative stress is enhanced in some children with autism. Hydrogen is a gas with anti-oxidative effects suggested for treating or prevention of some medical problems. It is hypothesized that lactulose or hydrogen water may provide hydrogen to reduce oxidative stress in autism.
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Metadata
Title
Physical exercise and intermittent administration of lactulose may improve autism symptoms through hydrogen production
Author
Ahmad Ghanizadeh
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Medical Gas Research / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 2045-9912
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/2045-9912-2-19

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