Nutrition and Asperger SyndromeWe all know there are good and bad foods in this world and most people have a pretty good idea what nutrition can do for your health. But are those with Asperger more at risk? If you eat too much sugar you are at risk for diabetes, when you eat too much fat we get problems with our weight or cholesterol and too much salt can make your blood pressure go up. Most of us have a pretty good idea what foods are good and what foods are bad for us. But are we always aware of allergies or food intolerance? Probably not…
What you can do to help right nowWe all know some people have allergic reaction towards nutrition or can be lactose intolerant. There has been a connection made between food intolerance and autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger. The theory is that some people with autism and PDD disorders such as Asperger cannot properly digest gluten and casein It seems there are many parents worldwide who reported results between mild and dramatic after putting their children with autism on a diet.Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Diet:It’s also known as the GF/CF diet meaning gluten-free and casein-free. Casein is a protein found in milk and all sorts of dairy products and gluten is a wheat protein which can be found in wheat, oats rye and barley. Some parents report some astonishing results in their children’s behavior and skills such as: improvement in verbal skills, communication and eye contact as well as less tantrums, more interaction and less mood swings or aggressiveness. It seems so easy and can be done in no time by every parent. For more information on the GF/CF dietAnti-yeast diet:Another theory out there has to do with yeast. What on earth is that you wonder? Let me explain in plain language. Candida albicans is a normal resident inside of our intestinal tract and is known as yeast. This yeast can sometimes be found in the mouth or in the vagina. When this yeast overgrows you end up going to the doctor who will tell you it’s a yeast infection known as thrush. Even though yeast is a part of our body it’s makes some chemical compounds which have a bad effect on the nervous system of your body and are known to slow down the functioning of the brain. This can cause behavioral problems, difficulty to concentrate or focus and inattention.For more information go to: anti-yeast dietFood supplementsApart from adjusting the food intake and eliminating specific foods one can also think about food supplements. Research has shown a positive effect on language development and learning skills in children with autism or Asperger syndrome after being given fish oil supplements. Fish oil is also known as omega3 and together with omega 6 are the most essential fats people need in order to function normally. Fish oil provides essential fatty acids (EFAs), which are critical for brain health. Children with attention deficit, autistic, and related disorders have been shown to have significantly lower levels of EFAs in their red blood cells. Parents can start their children on this food supplement, known as Omega 3 fish oil and are likely to see major results in concentration, less anger tantrums and mood swings.Back to Asperger- Advice.com Homepage
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