| Every supplement is unique in its effect on our | | | | the supplement called DMG or Dimethylglycine |
| bodies. And as I work with a patient on | | | | since it has a specific effect on the brain and |
| supplement therapy, my first consideration is to | | | | helps with attention issues or methyl B-12 which |
| cover our basis nutritionally. I know that many | | | | we know aids in attention problems as well. |
| children with Autism have limited diets. So to help | | | | I may also suggest natural anti-fungals if I feel |
| in filling in those holes nutritionally I will usually begin | | | | that the child has an underlying yeast overgrowth |
| by recommending a good multi-vitamin, a | | | | problem. And I can use testing results that we |
| multi-mineral, antioxidants of some type, possibly | | | | may have done to decide that or look at |
| some zinc, and also calcium and magnesium. This | | | | behaviors that are characteristic of yeast |
| helps to add back in nutrients that may be | | | | overgrowth like goofiness, giddiness, silliness, |
| missing with a limited diet. Then from there I can | | | | self-stimulatory behavior and a lot of inappropriate |
| recommend other supplements based on specific | | | | laughter. There are various supplements that |
| problems the individual may be facing. | | | | provide anti-fungal support like grapefruit seed |
| When a child has an issue with anxiety I may | | | | extract, oregano oil, uva ursi, goldenseal, and Allicin |
| suggest supplements such as Gaba, Taurine or | | | | which is a garlic extract. We know that intestinal |
| Theanine. These supplements help with calming | | | | yeast can produce toxins that impact children |
| the brain and therefore can be very helpful for | | | | neurologically and so treating this underlying yeast |
| anxiety. And for children who have problems with | | | | problem that many children with Autism have can |
| attention and focusing, I may then recommend | | | | be very helpful. |