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Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2026, 7(4); doi: 10.25236/AJMHS.2026.070404.

Mechanism and Research Progress of Anti-Inflammatory Dietary Intervention in Tic Disorders and Their Comorbidities

Author(s)

Gao Miaomiao1, Niu Qian2, Jing Ruirong3

Corresponding Author:
Niu Qian
Affiliation(s)

1School of Nursing and Health, School of Medicine, Yan'an University, Yan'an, Shaanxi, China

2Children's Hospital, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

3School of Nursing, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China

Abstract

Tic disorder represents a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, yet conventional pharmacotherapy frequently causes notable adverse effects. Anti‑inflammatory diets show therapeutic promise for neuropsychiatric conditions through modulating gut microbiota and relieving neuro inflammation and oxidative stress. This paper reviews mechanisms and evidence of Mediterranean, ketogenic and elimination diets in tic disorders and comorbid ADHD, aiming to offer references for clinical practice.

Keywords

tic disorders; intestinal microbiota; gut-brain axis; anti-inflammatory diet; Mediterranean diet

Cite This Paper

Gao Miaomiao, Niu Qian, Jing Ruirong. Mechanism and Research Progress of Anti-Inflammatory Dietary Intervention in Tic Disorders and Their Comorbidities. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2026), Vol. 7, Issue 4: 27-34. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2026.070404.

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