What You Should Know About Allergy Induced Autism

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What You Should Know About Allergy Induced Autism

Allergy induced autism has only been recognized by scientists and

doctors for a relatively short time since the “discovery†of autism.

Since being recognized, its presence has become increasingly common;

in line with the increase in autism cases.

Those who are at the highest risk for allergy induced autism are

children who have regressive autism †" that is, those children who

develop normally and start regressing at around the age of two years †"

and children with behavioral and neurological problems in combination

with extreme digestive issues (such as intractable constipation).

Such children are generally incapable of metabolizing (digesting)

important common food proteins; specifically casein and gluten.

Casein is one of milk’s main proteins and is also commonly utilized in

the manufacturing of foods. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and

several grains and is often added in the manufacturing of food.

In some children with autism, gluten and casein aren’t digested in the

normal way. Instead, they are metabolized only partially and become a

substance quite similar to morphine, which can pass through the wall

of the digestive tract and enter the blood stream.

These children also often have a “mutant†form of protein in their

urine after ingesting casein or gluten. This protein is believed to be

the byproduct of the creation of the morphine-like substance; the

result of which is “spacey†behavior in children and a virtual

addiction to foods that contain casein and gluten.

Due to this improper digestive functioning, these children are also

incapable of eliminating many of the chemicals within their

environment and their food. These can include pesticides, pollution,

detergent additives, artificial colorings and flavorings, chemical

food additives, and other substances that can become toxic when built

up to unusually high quantities.

The symptoms of autism will typically present themselves within a

child’s first three years. While some autistic children may have

intolerance to chemicals in food, other substances can impact other

children. The most common “culprits†are believed to be corn, sugar,

wheat, and citrus fruits. Symptoms may be completely unnoticeable,

however, it is common for children with the disorder to experience low

blood sugar, excessive sweating (particularly at night), bloating,

diarrhea, incapability to regulate body temperature, rhinitis, a

redness in the face and/or ears, and under-eye circles.

The reduction or elimination of problem substances from a child’s diet

will not cure their autism, but it can help with some of the symptoms

of allergy induced autism. And this approach has been found to be

effective in many children and adults. The improvements reported have

been significant in some cases, but for many children, who appeared to

be severely autistic, restricting their diet has reduced their

symptoms only as long as they don’t deviate from the strict dietary

limitations.

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