8 KEY Nutrients to Improve Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

8 KEY Nutrients to Improve Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Previously, I discussed how exposure to heavy metals is significantly correlated to the cause of autism.

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Unfortunately, detox alone doesn't necessarily treat autism. Matter of fact, there is no specific product, nutrient, or a solution that completely cures autism just yet.

Good news, however, is that optimal nutrient intake can improve the symptoms of autism in children.

Here are 8 key nutrients that have shown positive results in managing autism.


1. Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 is a component of the cell membrane and plays an important role in maintaining the cell membrane shape and intracellular communication. The importance of Omega-3s in brain development, as well as their role throughout the body, has been highlighted.

Among ASD patients, there are reports of lower levels of omega-3 and phospholipid compared to non-ASD population. This is because ASD reduces neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to grow and adapt to the new environment.

Omega-3s in the brain are the nutrients needed to increase neuroplasticity. Studies show that taking Omega-3 has a positive effect on concentration, cognitive function, and hyperactivity disorder.

Thus, omega-3 supplementation can improve language development, learning ability, and positive changes in behavior.



2. Probiotics

Good gut bacteria maintain healthy gut environment and prevent excessive growth of bacteria and fungi. In addition to gastrointestinal health, it helps boost immunity and mood, and the action of these beneficial bacteria helps improve autism.

The link between brain function and intestinal health has already been proven through many studies.

If your child has gastrointestinal problems, symptoms of ASD (anxiety, social atrophy, etc.) may become more serious. He/she also responds more slowly to ASD treatment.

Thus, many experts suggest high levels of lactobacillus (probiotics) as the most basic nutritional component of ASD.

Probiotics not only support the structure of the gastrointestinal tract, but also have a positive effect on hormone secretion, helping to improve ASD-related behavioral disorders.

 


3. Digestive enzymes

Digestive enzymes enrich the number of microorganisms in the intestine to promote digestion and remove toxic substances in the gastrointestinal tract. It serves to alleviate autism symptoms triggered by food.

 

 

4. Curcumin
Since oxidation and inflammation are one of the main factors of ASD, it is natural to use curcumin with its strong anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties in ASD treatment.

A German study shows that microglial cells, which protect the brain and spinal cord, perform abnormally in ASD patients. After taking curcumin, however, the  microglial cells are observed to maintain normal function.

Taking curcumin can help a lot for gastrointestinal problems observed in ASD, too. It helps to improve leaky gut symptoms by reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory conditions in the gastrointestinal tract.

Because curcumin has a low absorption rate, make sure to choose the product that is clinically proven to show high absorption rate and bioavailability.



5. Vitamin B12:

Studies show that autism has a low vitamin B12 absorption rate. There are also clinical results that have been shown to be effective in five weeks with a steady injection of methyl B12.

 


6. Magnesium

Studies have shown that the combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 reduces autism by 50 percent compared to vitamin B6 alone.

 


7. NAC

Studies show that 12 weeks of taking NAC with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects improved sensitive symptoms in children with autism.

 


8. Vitamin D

Taking vitamin D helps improve autism symptoms, anxiety, hyperactivity, social atrophy, inappropriate language, cliche, and conversation.


 

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