Autism is a developmental disorder of the brain that appears in early childhood. It is characterized by difficulties with social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or narrow, obsessive interests. These behaviors can range in impact from mild to disabling. Although there is no cure for autism, Certain types of Therapy and behavioral interventions are designed to remedy specific symptoms and can bring about substantial improvement.
For families with children with autism, food, dietary adequacy and nutrition as a possible treatment for autism are all areas of concern. Researchers are finding that children with autism do not digest their food properly. Sugar for instance, enhances the proliferation of bacteria and yeast in the intestinal tract, which contributes to candidiasis, gut dysbiosis (anerobic overgrowth), nutritional deficiencies, immune dysfunction, and brain toxicity.
Some children with autism may be selective eaters, which may put them at risk for some vitamin deficiencies. If a diet is high in processed foods, the child may be deficient in vitamins C, E, and B-6 and minerals such as magnesium, molybdenum, chromium, and selenium.
Most children with autism benefit from the gluten and casein free diet. Children on the gluten and casein free diet avoid foods, drinks and medications containing the gluten and casein proteins commonly found in wheat and milk. Children with autism mal-digest gluten and casein proteins which form opiate-like molecules that flood the brain with opiates, interfering with the proper function and development of the brain.
Children with autism do not create enough natural detoxifiers to remove heavy metals and other toxins from their bodies. Toxic substances tend to build up in them. The processes of methylation and sulfation are two of the healthy body's natural means of ridding itself of toxic substances. These individuals often need supplements to provide them with the raw materials their bodies need to carry out methylation and sulfation.
Autism is a multi-spectrum disorder with wide ranging symptoms that appear in varying degrees that are unique to each patient. Various vitamin treatments have been investigated as possible treatments and cures for children with autism and other developmental disorders. Mega-vitamin therapy was one of the most significant, early breakthroughs in the treatment of individuals with autism. Researchers have been able to confirm through clinical tests that many children with autism suffer from severe vitamin deficiencies and that nutritional supplements could improve or even eliminate symptoms in many cases.
B Vitamins
The use of B vitamins that are bioactive (in a form the body can most readily use) are recommended because these children do not easily absorb adequate amounts of B vitamins. The bioactive form of vitamin B6, P5P, is specifically recommended.
Magnesium and Vitamin B6
Some researchers have added magnesium to vitamin B6, reporting both nutrients may have better effects than taking B6 alone. Super Nu-Thera (R), a vitamin formulation especially high in B6 and magnesium and formulated by Kirkman Laboratories. According to Kirkman Laboratories, more than 50,000 individuals with autism have used Super Nu-Thera (R). Those who have taken Super Nu-Thera (R) report a wide range of benefits that include better eye contact, less self-stimulatory behavior, more interest in the surrounding world, fewer tantrums, more speech and more normality in general.
B12 and folic acid are also critical vitamins used by the body to detoxify itself on a regular basis. TMG (trimethylglycine) and Betaine, both powerful methylators, are recommended to assist in the methylation process.
A Word About Diet
Kirkman Laboratories is working with the leading doctors and research scientists to offer scientific nutrition products that are beneficial for patients with autism and PDD. Kirkman is the only manufacturing company completely devoted to developing therapeutic dietary supplements for the individual with autism.
Compounded Medications
The Medicine Shoppe can also custom-make supplements and prescription medications to fit your child's needs and patients with autism. We can formulate medications that are:
We can compound taurine into a liquid, as well as formulate sugar-free prescription yeast infections medications.
Useful Resources are www.drdemio.com and www.autismresearchinstitute.com
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