Autism and Inflammation
Several studies now show that children with Autism have lower markers for anti-oxidant molecules such as glutathione and super-oxide dismutase. We still don’t know if it’s because they tend to produce fewer enzymes that make the anti-oxidants, or if they just use more anti-oxidants because of greater oxidative stress. Or both.
Many patients have reported improvement with improvement in their anti-oxidant status, either through supplementation or by eliminating things that cause oxidation.
What causes oxidative stress? Some culprits may be an undiagnosed food allergy–perhaps to wheat or milk proteins, or heavy metals which are potent oxidizers.
