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Abstract Title:

Effect of camel milk on thymus and activation-regulated chemokine in autistic children: double-blind study.

Abstract Source:

Pediatr Res. 2014 Apr ;75(4):559-63. Epub 2013 Dec 27. PMID: 24375082

Abstract Author(s):

Shahid Bashir, Laila Y Al-Ayadhi

Article Affiliation:

Shahid Bashir

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the role of the effectiveness of camel milk (CM) (raw and boiled) on thymus and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC) serum levels and childhood autism rating scale (CARS) score in subjects with autism and compared to placebo group (cow milk).

METHODS: Forty-five subjects diagnosed with autism were randomly assigned to receive boiled CM for group I (n = 15), raw CM for group II (n = 15), and placebo for group III (n = 15) for 2 wk. Measures included changes in professionally completed CARS score and blood samples for TARC serum level were taken before and after milk consumption of 500 ml per day in children's regular daily diet.

RESULTS: The serum levels of TARC decreased significantly (P = 0.004) in boiled CM and in raw CM group (P = 0.01) too, but no effect was observed (P = 0.68) in placebo group. Furthermore, significant improvements were observed in CARS score (P = 0.04) in raw CM group only. There were no significant relationships between the serum of TARC level and the CARS score, age, or gender for any group.

CONCLUSION: CM administered for 2 wk significantly improved clinical measurements of autism severity and decreased serum level of TARC in autistic children, but subsequent studies are recommended.

Study Type : Human Study

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