Research summaries for autism therapy: gluteomorphines

definition of gluteomorphines: Protein by-products (peptides) that resemble morphine. The body naturally makes these peptides from gluten (a protein found in some grains).
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Elimination Diets in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Any Wheat Amidst the Chaff?, Summarized Nov 14, 2006

This article outlines the research on whether elimination diets are effective for children with autism, and concludes that there may be some evidence of the effectiveness of a diet that is free from both casein and gluten, but that more research must be done.... Known as gluteomorphines and casomorphines, these protein by-products may have negative influences on the behavior and thinking of some children with autism. The authors review seven studies (published between 1990 and 2002) of the effectiveness of casein- and/or gluten-free diets.... Read more...

Can the Pathophysiology of Autism be Explained by the Nature of the Discovered Urine Peptides?, Summarized Nov 14, 2006

This article describes how gluten and casein elimination diets may help children with autism.... Some of these by-products are called casomorphines (from dairy products) and gluteomorphines (from oats, barley, rye, and wheat products). They may act like a drug, affecting behavior and the brain.... Read more...

Efficacy and Safety of Naltrexone Use in Pediatric Patients with Autistic Disorder, Summarized Oct 30, 2006

Naltrexone is currently not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the management of symptoms and behaviors associated with autism.... The authors begin by outlining the theory that children with autism may have high levels of the protein by-products casomorphine and gluteomorphine in their systems. These by-products are created as a result of digesting milk and grain proteins. Naltrexone blocks some of the action of casomorphine and gluteomorphine in the brain.... Read more...

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Synonyms for gluteomorphines include: gluteomorphine
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