Asthma and Nutritional Magnesium

Magnesium Deficiency: A Risk Factor for Asthma? Summary of Research By Hans R. Larsen MSc ChE – http://www.afibbers.org/magnesium.html NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND. Researchers at the University of Nottingham have concluded that a high intake of magnesium is associated with a better lung function and a reduced risk of airway hyper-reactivity and wheezing. Their study involved 2633 adults [...]

Autism and Diet

Magnesium Profile in Autism Strambi M, Longini M, Hayek J, Berni S, Macucci F, Scalacci E, Vezzosi P. Department of Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Section of Neonatology and Preventive Paediatrics, Azienda Universitaria Ospedaliera Senese, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena, Italy. Abstract The aim of the present study was to determine and compare plasma and erythrocyte [...]

Magnesium Supplementation and Autism

Improvement of Neurobehavioral Disorders in Children Supplemented With Magnesium-Vitamin B6. II. Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Autism Mousain-Bosc M, Roche M, Polge A, Pradal-Prat D, Rapin J, Bali JP. Explorations Fonctionnelles du Système Nerveux, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Carémeau, Nîmes, France. Abstract Previous studies reported positive results with the use of Mg-vitamin B6 in autism. Despite these reports, this [...]

Treating Autism with Nutrition

Nutritional and Environmental Approaches to Preventing and Treating Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Review Curtis LT, Patel K. Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to concisely review the available literature of nutritional and environmental factors on autistic spectrum and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). DESIGN AND METHODS: Review of journal [...]

Autism and Magnesium Nutrition

The Declaration of Nutrition, Health, and Intelligence for the Child-to-be Katzen-Luchenta J. McCarrison Society, UK. Abstract The Declaration of Nutrition, Health, and Intelligence for the Child-to-be is an urgent cry from the unborn child for a life-span of nutrients for physical and mental wellness. It is a proclamation of paramount importance for everyone involved in [...]

Treatments for Autism

Novel and Emerging Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review Rossignol DA. International Child Development Resource Center Abstract BACKGROUND: Currently, only one medication (risperidone) is FDA-approved for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Perhaps for this reason, the use of novel, unconventional, and off-label treatments for ASD is common, with up to 74% [...]

Vitamins and Macroelements Intervention in Autism

Nutr Res. 2011 Jul;31(7):497-502. B Vitamin Supplementation Reduces Excretion of Urinary Dicarboxylic Acids in Autistic Children. Ka?u?na-Czapli?ska J, Socha E, Rynkowski J. Source Department of Chemistry, Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Technical University of Lodz, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland. Abstract Urinary dicarboxylic acids are an important source of information about metabolism and potential [...]

Nutritional Supplements and the Reduction of Autism

J Altern Complement Med. 2011 Mar;17(3):271-4. Effectiveness of nutritional supplements for reducing symptoms in autism-spectrum disorder: a case report. Xia RR. Source Department of Physical Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA. Abstract OBJECTIVE: This report presents a case of a 9-year-old boy with autism that responded positively to nutritional supplements. METHODS: The supplements were [...]

Nutrition, Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;14(1):79-85. Nutritional and environmental approaches to preventing and treating autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a review. Curtis LT, Patel K. Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to concisely review the available literature of nutritional and environmental factors on autistic spectrum and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [...]

Magnesium and B6 Supplementation Improves Neurobehavioral Disorders in Children

Magnes Res. 2006 Mar;19(1):53-62. Improvement of neurobehavioral disorders in children supplemented with magnesium-vitamin B6. II. Pervasive developmental disorder-autism. Mousain-Bosc M, Roche M, Polge A, Pradal-Prat D, Rapin J, Bali JP. Source Explorations Fonctionnelles du Système Nerveux, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Carémeau, Nîmes, France. Abstract Previous studies reported positive results with the use of Mg-vitamin B6 in [...]