Some researchers have found that autistic kids frequently have food
allergies and intolerances, according to Dr. Martha Herbert, a pediatric
neurologist at Harvard. (reference 2) It is postulated by a sector of the
professional health community that these food interactions may contribute to
the cause of autism las vegas, or at least aggravate its symptoms.
While this theory has not been proven by Western scientific studies, some
physicians and parents have found anecdotal evidence that eliminating common
allergens from the diet works, and others are willing to try it since other
therapies for treating autism are limited.
The gluten- and casein-free diets have been growing in popularity in recent
years.
The diet involves the strict elimination of foods that contain gluten, which
is a substance found in wheat, rye and barley, and casein, a component of dairy
products.
Some parents have reported improvements in speech and behavior after using
the elimination diet.
According to a theory, people who have autism process peptides and proteins
in foods that have gluten and casein differently than other people do. Another
theory involves the digestive system. The leaky gut syndrome is a type of
reaction from a microbial imbalance in the digestive tract, or too much harmful
bacteria and yeast that can result in permeations in the intestinal lining.
These openings facilitate the movement of food particles across the membrane
into the bloodstream, which can cause allergies.
The resulting allergic reaction may cause inflammation and allergic
reactions, such as vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and acid reflux. Since
people with autism can have trouble communicating due to a young age or
cognitive problems, it may be difficult to report some painful physical
symptoms. The resulting discomfort and physical reactions may exacerbate
impaired speech and impaired cognitive and social behaviors, such as temper
tantrums.
Some research has found high levels of peptides in the bodily fluids of
autistic people.
It is, of course, challenging to eliminate all sources of casein and gluten
from the diet, but some people experience results.
Children with autism often have trouble communicating, so they may not be
able to tell their parents that they're experiencing painful symptoms like acid
reflux and stomach cramps. Instead, they scream, act aggressively and throw
temper tantrums. The discomfort, pain and other physical reactions from the
allergic response could trigger autistic behaviors.
According to some clinicians, a person with autism may benefit from making
dietary changes. Schedule a physical with a specialist in adhd las vegas, Nevada, and ask about the potential treatment benefits of a gluten- and
casein-free diet.
