Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, Austism Spectrum Disorders

Nutrition has not been made part of the standard evaluation procedures or within client management and yet good nutrition is crucial to the development and functioning of the brain. This section of our site will focus on the latest developments in the area of Autism & Nutrition.

Fatty Acids in Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and the Autistic Spectrum

There has been considerable interest recently in the role of essential fatty acids in autism spectrum disorders.

A wide range of micronutrients are essential for optimal brain function, but there is mounting evidence that deficiencies or imbalances in certain highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs) of the omega-3 and omega-6 series may contribute to both the predisposition and the development expression of autism as well as a number of other conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD (which often accompany one another).

Source:

"Fatty Acids in Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and the Autistic Spectrum" by Alexandra Richardson, D. Phil (Oxon), PCGE. Click here to read the full paper - a must for anyone interested in this subject

Note:

Research has shown how important certain HUFAs are for eye and brain function. And in the eye and brain, it is the HUFAs, not the usual dietary essential fatty acids (EFAs), which really matter. In fact, about 20% of the dry weight of a normal brain and 30% of the retina are comprised of these important nutrients. A nutritionally complete diet that includes a combination of certain fatty acids can play a vital role in the development of vision, co-ordination, learning ability, memory and concentration. So it is vital to get sufficient essential fatty acids from the diet to meet the bodys requirements.

MorEPA and Omax3 are pharmaceutical grade oils that have been developed in response to these particular needs. These oils are highly concentrated in Omega 3 and can help provide the key daily requirement of at least 500mg of EPA Omega 3

Carnosine & Autism Spectrum Disorders

Oral supplementation with L-Carnosine resulted in demonstrable improvements in autistic behaviors as well as increases in language comprehension that reached statistical significance. Although the mechanism of action of the amino acid is not well understood, it is believed that it acts to modulate neurotransmission and affect metal ion transfer of zinc and copper in the entorhinal cortex. This may enhance neurological function or act in a neuroprotective fashion. More>>

Vitamins & other Supplements

The National Autism Society Website also mentions using a number of vitamins and dietary interventions. These include:

• Vitamin B6/ Magnesium
• Vitamin C
• Dimethylglycine (DMG)
• Gluten and Casein-Free Diet
• Yeast-free diet
• Vitamin A
• Serotonin
• Homoeopathy and G-Therapy
  

Further explanations can be found on their website

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Of Interest:

• "Oral supplementation with L-Carnosine resulted demonstrable improvements in autistic behaviors as well as increases in language comprehension that reached statistical significance" More...

Fish Oils rich in EPA Omega 3 - Links to our Store
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* For younger children below 5 years and after weaning - The liquid (not capsules) may be given as a food additive, for example, in Yoghurt, smoothies. Please take care, as fish oil can cause gastric intolerance in smaller children - introduce it gradually to check for tolerance.

** Minimum content - The EPA & DHA content of MorEPA capsules varies per batch on oil. The variation is only slight, for an exact breakdown of the latest batch of oils please contact us.

NB. Seek approval from your doctor before giving supplements to children under 5. This information is only provided as a guide to potential users and you should always read the instructions on the bottle/box for the latest & most up-to-date information.