Boys on a casein-free diet may be at greater risk for weak bones.
This study was designed to look at the bone health of young boys (ages 4-8 years) with autism. The study found that even though these boys were larger than most kids, their bones were not as strong (bone critical thickness). The problem seemed to get worse as the boys aged. This agrees with data from an earlier study of girls with Rett syndrome. The authors worry that a gluten-free diet and/or casein-free diet may make the bones of children with autism spectrum disorder worse.
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