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New Autism Puzzle Piece Found

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 27, 2016 10:28:12 AM / by Isadora Guggenheim & Winter Ninivaggi

New Autism Puzzle Piece Found

Scientists found a new factor in the development of autism spectrum diseases. Neuroscience may have found the answer to reversing some effects of autism.

One percent of people with autism are missing a gene called Shank3. This gene is critical in early brain development.

When the Shank3 gene is missing, the person usually has symptoms such as repetitive behaviors and avoidance of social interactions. It is possible that a reintroduction of the gene or by turning it back on later in the person's life can reverse the behavioral symptoms.

This gives new hope in the reversal of brain defects and helps to find a treatment for patients with autism.

Along with the discovery of this gene's correlation to autism symptoms, there are also a number of environmental factors that contribute to this spectrum disorder. One of the biggest components is the level of nutrients people are receiving.

We need Omega-3 fatty acids for brain and nerve growth in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. The combination of high omega-3 fatty acids to DHA docosahexaenoic acid is important for membrane fluidity. Membrane fluidity allows us to create nerve pathways to catalog new experiences, long-term memory and learning.  Hyperactivity, impulsiveness and inability to concentrate improve with supplementation. 

People with autism and everyone else has "leaky gut" due to low glutamine levels in the gastrointestinal associated lymphatic tissue or GALT. Glutamine prevents leaky gut. When leaky gut is corrected autistic behaviors improve - head banging, obsessive compulsive behaviors, irritability and anxiety are reduced or eliminated. GOOD GUT products feature high dose glutamine in an easy to use digestible powdered form that mixes well into any liquid. 

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Isadora Guggenheim, ND, FNP, RN, MS, CNS, LMT, owner of Second Nature Naturopathic Care, LLC
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