Vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B12, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids may improve symptoms of autism.
Autism is a spectrum disease and research has shown that it is likely caused by many genes. This paper describes the idea that autism is caused by a problem with the glutamine chemical in the brain. The authors propose that if glutamine does not work well within the brain, then microglia cells in the brain may become active and secrete many factors that can harm the brain. These factors may then cause symptoms of autism in people who are at genetic risk for autism. Treatment approaches would include use of supplements and reduction of processed foods that have additives that contain glutamate and aspartate.
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS, WHICH ARE KNOWN TO REDUCE EXCITOTOXICITY:
Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12)
Pyridoxal-5 phosphate (vitamin B6)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin C (buffered)
CoQ10
Acetyl-L-carnitine
Alpha-lipoic acid
Magnesium glycinate or lactate
Zinc
Flavonoids
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS, WHICH ARE KNOWN TO REDUCE MICROGLIAL ACTIVATION:
Ibupropen
Mincycline
Ferulic acid
DHEA
Curcumin
Quercetin
Silymarin
Baicalein
Resveratrol
DHA/EPA
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Starting a gluten free diet
Oct 7, 2009 by AnonymousI think that it is good to purchase a book describing a GF diet before embarking on the diet. You may also want to consult with a nutritionist who can advise you on how to modify your family’s current eating to make it GFCF. You can also look to find another mom in your community who is doing it. Many of my mom friends are GFCF. I think if you hang out with another mom who is making those choices, you will realize that it is not so hard.
I (and others) can answer your questions online, but you may have to see it in practice in order for it to seem less intimidating.
In my experience, there are three approaches. My approach is to give up processed food and shop the periphery of the grocery and get food from farmer’s market/local farms. I serve protein, vegetables, and fruit. I cook every night and serve simple tasty food. This is relatively easy and works for me.
Other moms are very impressive and do what I do plus they bake fabulous things using nut flours, etc. I have tea once a week with a good friend who bakes the most extraordinary GFCF muffins. She does this every morning for her family!
The third category is represented by Jenny McCarthy. Sure, she serves her kid fruit and stuff, but mostly she seems to rely upon GFCF processed foods that are available in Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and specialty grocery stores.
You probably need to figure out where you fit in these three categories and then just give it a try.