Peer-Reviewed Publication
Nutr J2026May 25, 2026Journal Article
Gut microbiota and western dietary patterns associated with behavioral problems in children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study.
A Larroya1, S Romera-Giner1, V Tolosa-Enguís1, S M Rodríguez-Ruano1, S Andrés-García2, I Soro-Conde2, P Codoñer3,4, Y Sanz5
1Microbiome Innovation in Nutrition & Health, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology, Spanish National Research Council (IATA-CSIC), Avda. Agustin Escardino, 7, Valencia, Paterna, 46980, Spain.
2Neurological Rehabilitation Center, Limbic, Valencia, 46015, Spain.
3Deparment of Pediatrics, Dr. Peset University Hospital, Avd. De Gaspar Aguilar, 80, Valencia, 46017, Spain.
4Deparment of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
5Microbiome Innovation in Nutrition & Health, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology, Spanish National Research Council (IATA-CSIC), Avda. Agustin Escardino, 7, Valencia, Paterna, 46980, Spain. yolsanz@iata.csic.es.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Childhood and adolescence are crucial periods for brain development, during which multiple environmental factors, including gut microbiota and dietary habits, play important roles. However, the combined impact of those factors on neurodevelopment and mental disease risk remains largely unexplored. Here, we aimed to investigate the relationships between gut microbiota and diet and their…
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