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Dietary Concerns: Glutton and
Casein
Autism is a
disorder that must be treated with a variety of methods since
there is no effective way to completely cure it. One of the
ways you can help keep the symptoms of autism under control is
by studying diet. Parents of children with autism have reported
that by controlling diet, they see a significant difference in
their child's behavior. Two of the main dietary concerns are
glutton and casein.
Glutton is a substance found in
many common food products, with wheat, rye, and oaks being the
main culprits. Casein is found in dairy products, such as milk.
If you or your child with autism eats many foods with these
products in them, such as breads or cheeses, you may be able to
better control autistic behavior by decreasing consumption of
such foods.
The difficulty in digesting both
glutton and casein comes from an inability to digestively
handle the peptides in these substances. Since they are not
broken down as in a normal body, these extra peptides are
absorbed into the blood stream. Elevated levels of peptides
disrupt major brain functions, contributing to the effects of
autism. By cutting foods containing glutton and casein out of
you or your child's diet, you can help the body with the
process of breaking down the peptides present in the body. To
see if you or your child has a high absorption rate of these
peptides, your doctor can administer a simple urine
test.
Speak to a nutritionist or doctor
before making any major changes in your diet. When you decide
to cut glutton and casein from your diet, do not attempt to do
this all at once. Cutting anything from your diet suddenly is
unhealthy, and your body could go into withdrawal. Instead,
slowly begin reducing the amounts of breads, grains, and milk
products until you are eating none. You doctor can provide you
with a complete list of all the foods containing glutton and
casein if you truly want to cut them all from your diet.
However, it may be necessary to get the nutrients that you find
in glutton and casein products in another way, such as with
dietary supplements. Again, your doctor can help in this
decision. Overall, maintaining a balanced diet is the
healthiest thing to do. Leaving glutton and casein products out
of your or your child's diet may help control autistic
behavior, so it is an option that should be considered, but
eating a healthy diet altogether is the best way to keep you
and your family healthy.
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