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SynthesisOpen veterinary journal2024

Meta-analysis of the efficacy of camel milk consumption for improving autism symptoms in children in randomized clinical trials.

Mahmoud Kandeel, Mohamed A Morsy, Khalid M Al Khodair, Sameer Alhojaily

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Mahmoud KandeelDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed A MorsyDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid M Al KhodairDepartment of Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sameer AlhojailyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Camel milk has emerged as a potential complementary therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Aim: This study aimed to gather evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of camel milk consumption in improving symptoms and associated measures in children with ASD. Methods: Comprehensive searches of multiple databases were conducted up to March 14, 2024, for RCTs that evaluated whether camel milk consumption by children with ASD was more beneficial than the consumption of a control substance. Quality and bias analyses and meta-anlaysis data were synthesized and analyzed. Results: Of 136 records identified, 5 RCTs ( Conclusion: Camel milk shows promise in improving social behaviors and certain biochemical markers in children with ASD, although the current meta-analysis did not document a significant statistical difference in CARS scores for the children studied. Future studies should focus on rigorous RCTs and larger sample sizes to substantiate these preliminary findings.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderCamelusMilkAnimalsChildChild, PreschoolHumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicAutism spectrum disorderCamel milkChildhood autism rating scaleMeta-analysisTherapeutic intervention

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PMID39553772
PMCPMC11563599

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