Research summaries for autism therapy: milk

definition of milk: Milk is a substance secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals to feed their offspring. A mother’s milk is a complete food with protein, fat, and carbohydrates and is delivered via breast feeding. One of the proteins found in milk is known as casein. Some children are unable to digest casein, but are able to get nutrition from casein-free milk.
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Gluten- and Casein-Free Diets for Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Summarized Jan 9, 2009

This article reviews research on whether gluten- and casein-free diets can help improve the behavior and/or health of children with autism, and concludes that, even though there is some evidence that a combined gluten- and casein-free diet can be helpful, more research is necessary.... These by-products are made by the body from the proteins found in grains (gluten) and milk (casein). The purpose of this article is to critically review the research showing that gluten- and casein-free diets help improve the behavior of children with autism.... Read more...

Absence of Urinary Opioid Peptides in Children with Autism, Summarized Oct 17, 2008

Urine tests for wheat- and milk-derived peptides are not likely to predict which children will respond to a gluten-free and/or casein-free diet.

Some people believe that children with autism suffer from a leaky gut which results in small proteins (peptides) being present in the urine. This study was designed to see whether peptides from wheat or milk were leaking from the gut and making their way into the urine of children with autism. The study did not find any of these small proteins (peptides) in the urine of the boys with autism or Asperger syndrome. The authors conclude that these urine tests are costly and not useful for choosing a diet therapy. The study did not look at whether or not gluten-free and/or casein-free diets are able to help children with autism. Read more...

Etiology of Autism and Camel Milk as Therapy, Summarized Jan 11, 2007

Camel milk does not have casein and may be an effective treatment for autism. This article describes people with autism who were given camel milk instead of cow milk. One 4-year old girl drank camel milk for 40 days and her autism symptoms disappeared. A 15-year old boy recovered from autism after 30 days of drinking camel milk. Several 21-year old individuals with autism were given camel milk for two weeks and they became quieter and stopped hurting themselves. The authors conclude by suggesting that camel milk be drunk under a doctor's care.

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A Randomised, Controlled Study of Dietary Intervention in Autistic Syndromes, Summarized Nov 14, 2006

This article describes a well-controlled research study showing that some children with autism can benefit from a casein- and gluten-free diet.... Ten of these children were put on a strict gluten- and casein-free diet for 12 months, and the remaining children were given a control diet, which included both grain and milk products. Observers who did not know the diets of each child rated the childrenâ??s behavior.... Read more...

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Synonyms for milk include: breast feeding, breast-feeding, extended breast feeding, extended breast-feeding, transfer factor
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