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Avoiding Wheat Gluten and Dairy Products Can Help Those with Autism

Foodfacts.com Blog research indicates that, until just a few years ago, treatment options for those with autism had been limited because of a narrow perspective that views autism as simply a brain
malfunction or psychiatric disorder. However, more recent scientific data is expanding that perspective and suggesting that nutrition and dietary interventions, particularly the removal of wheat and dairy products, make a significant difference. Read more…

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Foodfacts.com has discovered an article in Florida’s Sun-Sentinel that reported that a large new study strengthens the growing evidence that inborn genetic factors are the main cause of autism, researchers said. Read more…

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Vanderbilt University is participating in a multi-center project, funded by a $17 million federal stimulus grant, to identify the “genetic architecture” of autism. Read more…

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Children and Autism | Foodfacts.com

Foodfacts.com has come across an interesting news item of interest to parents of autistic children concerned about the much-discussed and speculated dietary-nutrition connection. On November 15th, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), North America Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) and Autism Speaks hosted a one day symposium of researchers, clinicians and pediatric specialists to address GI symptoms seen in children with autism spectrum disorders. Read more…

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Zinc deficiency is associated with decreased immune function, impaired growth, loss of appetite and diarrhea. Some studies show that children with autism may be especially susceptible to being zinc deficient. The RDA of zinc for children age 1-10 ranges from 2-8 mg/day. Each 8 oz serving of Neocate Junior and E028 Splash contains 2.36 mg and 1.8 mg of zinc, respectively. Other good GFCF sources of zinc include red meats, poultry, beans, nuts and whole grains.

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Source: Nutrition and Autism

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