Research summaries for autism therapy: supplements

definition of supplements: Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, or fatty acids that can be purchased over-the-counter and taken to add specific nutrients to the diet.
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Omega-3 DHA and EPA for Cognition, Behavior, and Mood: Clinical Findings and Structural-Functional Synergies with Cell Membrane Phospholipids, Summarized Nov 28, 2007

The omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA may help behavior problems that are often found with autism.... He concludes by suggesting that other supplements (astaxanthin, vitamin E, and coenzyme Q10) may also work with omega-3 fatty acids to help the brain.... Read more...

Children with Autism: Effect of Iron Supplementation on Sleep and Ferritin, Summarized Apr 26, 2007

Iron pills may help children with autism to sleep better.

Many children with autism have restless sleep. Since many children with autism only eat a few types of food, they also have low levels of iron. The authors of the study suspect that the diet of these children does not meet their needs for iron. This study was done to see if iron pills help children with autism sleep better. The study found that children given iron pills (approximately 3 mg of iron/pound of childâ??s weight per day) had higher blood levels of iron and more restful sleep.
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The Effects of Magnesium Physiological Supplementation on Hyperactivity in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Positive Response to Magnesium Oral Loading Test, Summarized Dec 1, 2006

This article describes a study showing that magnesium supplementation improved behavior in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study focused on 75 children with ADHD (7-12 years old). All of these children had already been diagnosed with magnesium deficiency at the time of the study. For six months, 50 of these children were given magnesium at a dose of about 200 mg/day, and 25 of these children were not treated with magnesium.... Read more...

Biological Correlates of Childhood Autism: Trace Elements, Summarized Dec 1, 2006

The authors outline research which suggests that several disorders of brain function have been traced to low levels of minerals. Minerals are critical for the function of the brain. They are necessary for everything from the production of neurotransmitters to communication between brain cells.... Read more...

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Synonyms for supplements include: nutritional supplements, supplement
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