Scientific Research
Vitamin D Deficiency and Preeclampsia
A new study in American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology finds lower blood levels of vitamin D in women who develop early-onset severe preeclampsia, a severe form of pregnancy-related high blood pressure. Of the...
Study Showing that GFCF Diet May Positively Affect ASD
Here's a recent study that has not gotten any press showing that the GFCF diet may positively affect autism. It followed a larger group of children for 12 months, not four weeks like the other study in the news lately....
Celiac Disease Presenting as Autism
The Journal of Child Neurology published a special article online June 29, 2009 (published ahead of printing) entitled “Celiac Disease Presenting as Autism.” The article is a case study of a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with autism...
Splenda – Important to Avoid for Children with Autism and GI Disorders
In a study conducted by Dr. Mohamed B. Abou-Donia, et al. and published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, the artificial sweetener Splenda was found to have several health concerns. According to the study on...
Food Additives Finally Recognized as Causing Hyperactivity
A study published in September 2007 issue of The Lancet “Food additives and hyperactive behaviour in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the community: a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial,” conducted by...
Role of Diet with Autism Studies
There is much research to support the efficacy of dietary interventions with ASDs. See some research studies below, and check these other sites. Feingold Association Website ------------------- Nutr Neurosci. 2003 Feb;6(1):19-28....
Methylation & Sulfation Studies
Am J Clin Nutr. 2004 Dec;80(6):1611-7. Metabolic biomarkers of increased oxidative stress and impaired methylation capacity in children with autism. James SJ, Cutler P, Melnyk S, Jernigan S, Janak L, Gaylor DW,...