A Fatty Solution to Autism

Our previous studies led to the suggestion that in those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have deficiency of arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and an imbalance in the production and action of pro- and anti-inflammatory metabolites of these fatty acids. This could be responsible for increased amounts of free radicals and cytokines observed in ASD. Since perinatal inflammatory events could enhance the risk of ASD, it is suggested that supplementation of AA and DHA from th