Nutritional Treatments of Autism - Summary and References
SUMMARY
It certainly seems that dietary approaches have a lot to offer those with autism. However, large scale, good quality research is essential to finalise these details. However, I feel that the information discussed above should be much more readily available and given to those families with autistic children to enable them to make their own decisions about whether they would like to try it.
Recommendations for Further Research
B6 and Magnesium
Research the use of pyridoxal-5-phosphate with autism
Perform larger scale studies
Ascertain why it works
Ascertain minimum effective dose
Fatty Acids
Perform larger scale studies
Ascertain why it works
Ascertain minimum effective dose
Gluten Free Casein Free Diet
Perform larger scale studies
Ascertain why it works
Ascertain whether use of supplements (perhaps enzymes) would have the same effect with no need for change in diet
Summary for Parents
B6 and Magnesium
Simple to implement
Cheap
Safe
Increase dosage slowly until improvement is seen
Fatty Acids
Simple to implement
Cheap
Safe
Increase dosage slowly until improvement is seen
Gluten Free Casein Free Diet
Cheap
Needs a good understand of ingredients in food
Follow casein free diet first for a couple of weeks and follow with gluten free
Safe
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to the National Autistic Society and Ann Mari Knivsberg, who have been particularly helpful in providing me with the information necessary for this project.
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