Children with autism often linked with digestive problems such as having leaky gut syndrome called ‘leaky gut’ or ‘autistic enterocolitis’. But there is a study says that gluten or casein free diet, it will not help children with autism. So it can be said that diets children autism are something futile. Is it possible to do diets children for autism?
As reported by Suntimes, as many as 28 experts from 12 disciplines, ranging from a child psychiatrist, an expert in pediatric allergy, gastroenterology and nutrition experts agree that it needs further study to prove relationship between gastrointestinal problems with autistic children.
But Jenny McCarthy, an actress who is also author of ‘Louder than Words’ claim that she successfully implement a special diet for an autistic child. So, do diets children autism is really work?
The cause of autism is still ambiguous to date. Several factors potentially become cause genetic factors, leaky gut syndrome, food allergies, vaccines and exposure to toxic chemicals.
Leaky gut syndrome is condition changes intestinal wall permeability. So, it can’t absorb or enter large molecules like proteins. If molecule gets into the bowel, body will see it as a foreign substance and will issue an antigen-antibody response.
Some causes are thought to trigger Leaky gut syndrome, such as:
- Fungus candida albicans grow in the intestinal flora.
- Antibiotics use excessive.
- Digestive hormone deficiency.
- Use drugs (NSAIDs, antacids, ibuprofen).
- Caffeine and sugar consumption to excess.
- Excessive consumption of wheat flour foods like bread, pasta or other cakes that contain wheat.
- Stress.
- Liver function is low.
Autism can happen to almost all the layers of ethnicity, race and socioeconomic. Men reported more experience with autism than women with a ratio of 4 to 1. Hopefully with this article can provide more complete information about diets children autism.