Glyconutrients and Aspergers Syndrome

Well first up congratulations to last week’s competition winner who is Jeanette Smith - a free copy of the “Parenting Asperger’s Resource Guide Volume 2” is on it’s way shortly to you Jeanette………..

…….If you wish to read Jeanette’s great sibling tip it is Number 9 in the comments section on the following blog page:

http://parentingaspergers.com/blog/2008/01/01/how-to-help-sibling-relationships/#comment-106

This week it could be your chance to win by adding some advice or a comment on the topic of therapeutic approaches, in particular focusing on glyconutrients (but you can talk about any therapeutic approaches it doesn’t have to be about glyconutrients……)

So without further ado week 2’s exclusive sample from the Brand New “Parenting Asperger’s Resource Guide Volume 2” (which is due to be released in early February) is based on the following question I was asked about treating ASD with Glyconutrients…….

Question

I have been hearing a lot lately about glyconutrients and how they are a wonderful, new scientific discovery. Are they helpful for children with Asperger’s and what might they do for my son?

Glyconutrients are important nutrients required by the body for good health and to fight disease. Glyconutrients are not minerals, vitamins, enzymes or amino acids.

They are nutritional supplements that come from plants.

Glyconutrients help cells work together to create immunity to disease, heal and repair the body by promoting stem cell production, regulate hormones, remove toxins, and promote other biological functions. Technically, they are monosaccharide sugars.

Are glyconutrients helpful for people with Asperger’s Syndrome?

Many researchers believe the cause of autism is genetic, but there is evidence that viruses can cause brain dysfunction and damage the protective coating, the myelin, around nerves. When nerves are exposed, they are susceptible to damage.

Autistic children often have digestive problems and, since the nervous system is connected to the digestive tract, those digestive problems may damage nerves. Or nerve damage may occur due to autoimmune disorders.

Nerve damage may lead to disturbance of mental functions such as learning, memory, communication, social interaction, and so forth.

To avoid this, it is important that Aspies have good nutrition and digestive support. That’s where glyconutrients may help.

For children who have autism or AS, glyconutrients help supply the body and brain with chemicals for effective cell communication, to correct chemical imbalances, and prevent nervous system damage.

Autism is one of several autoimmune diseases in which a lack of dietary sugars or the inability to absorb them causes problems.

For people with autism, glyconutrient supplementation has been found to be beneficial.

It’s possible that supplementation with glyconutrients will also provide a preventative measure for autoimmune diseases.

Consequently, there is potential for restoring brain function in autistic children with the use of glyconutrients.

At this time, glyconutrients are not scientifically proven and you should get more information form you doctor, before going ahead with their use.

To find more information about glyconutrients, go to the following websites: www.Glycostory.com and www.Micronutra.com

For information from parents, try some of the online forums, like Braintalk Communities at: www.hastypasty.net/forums/archives/index.php.

Well that’s all for the article – but don’t forget to add your treatment tip or comment to the blog for a chance to win a Brand New free copy of the “Parenting Asperger’s Resource Guide Volume 2”……

Best Wishes

Dave Angel

11 comments »

1. GIVE EPSOM SALT BATHS AS WELL AS RED RIVER NATURAL MINERAL SALT BATHS, THEY DO HELP EASE AND RELEASE TOXINS FROM THE BODY. LET THEM ENJOY WHAT THEY LIKE TO DO.

   Comment by ROXANA LEVY — January 8, 2008 @ 6:33 pm

2. When my son was five and we were just discovering more about his diagnosis of Asperger’s, I heard from a friend about the benefits of vitamins. We increased my son’s intake of a mulitvitamin to 1 and 1/2 times the recommended dosage and we immediately saw a big change. So instead of giving my son 2 gummy multivitamins a night as recommended on the vitamin label. I give him 3.

   Comment by Charlotte Brown — January 8, 2008 @ 10:53 pm

3. Music - Music and more music seems to quieten and calm austistic children. When played during feeding times it seems to calm the gut and allow the food to follow the normal digestive route.

   Comment by Veronica Mooney — January 9, 2008 @ 1:30 am

4. there is definately reason to give aspies and asd Very clean healthy and nutritious foods. my son reacts imediately when he gets McDonalds and such take away foods..basically anything containing preservatives and or MSG will send him in to a rage !! Do a careful study of your childs diet/habbits and after effects! i also recommend suppliments with OMEGA 3 in high doses ..its not toxic and has helped with the serotonin re uptake = calming/stabilising moods.
   ive never looked into the glyconutrients but i will now.
   please observe that often our kids react paradoxically to prescribed medications..my son certainly does!
   thanks therese

   Comment by therese dornonville — January 9, 2008 @ 3:34 am

5. You can also make your own Glyconutrient powder.

   http://www.alkalizeforhealth.net/nutritionalsupplements.htm#glyconutrient
   A little pricey to initially buy all the ingredients but much more cost effective over all.
   I make this glyconutrient powder and add it to a kefir smoothie. My son has much more concentration at school and the tantrums when his routine changes are greatly reduced. Both the glyconutrients and kefir have made a big difference in how Jacob copes with his Aspergers.
   Norma

   Comment by Norma — January 9, 2008 @ 6:36 am

6. I just want to say thank you for all of your information you have shared on Aspergers. I am a second grade teacher in a small school. Last year I had a very special little guy with problems. Through your information, I realized that he may have Aspergers. After a long wait of testing and working with others, we are on the right track of helping him. I am grateful. He is a wonderful young little guy underneath all of his outside mannerisms. With the help of everyone involved, we can work with him and help him be successful. Thank you. May the Lord continue to bless your work.

   Comment by Linda Raimann — January 9, 2008 @ 8:15 am

7. My son was diagnosed 1 1/2 years ago and we have been blessed with very patient and understanding teachers the first few years of his life in school. This year his 3rd grade teacher, who is a wonderful person, has been very open to help and suggestion in how to bring out Spencers full potential. I have been able to pass on so much information from all of you and things are getting much better. As a single parent it has been hard with no local support but I and greatful to have access to so much information and indirect contact with others going though the same things. Thanks again

   Comment by Cyndi L — January 11, 2008 @ 1:00 pm

8. This article makes a lot of sense…I have maintained right along that my grandsons diet is a big factor in his behavior… We have not been able to pin point what the cause is because he spends 4 days a week with dad and the rest with mom and her parents. We are making strides with her side but are a long way from everybody being on the same page. Can we make a difference using these glyconutrients part-time?

   Comment by David Federico — January 13, 2008 @ 12:55 pm

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10. I’ve found “Gut & Psychology Syndrome” by Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride to be very helpful with regards to diet. This website http://www.scdiet.org is also extremely helpful in providing recipes if you follow the above protocol.

    Comment by Tanja Nelson — March 24, 2008 @ 11:15 pm

11. Sorry to be the one to spread the bad news, but “glyconutrient” is a made up word, invented by a major supplement manufacturer - a manufacturer that has seen it’s share of legal trouble over false medical claims.Please do your research before wasting your money on this worthless product. A simple internet search will yield some truth - do not confuse the advertisements of those selling this junk with less biased information…even Wikipedia has a listing for “glyconutrient”… this stuff is a scam. I would walk through hell to help my AS child, but I wont be fooled by the claims of pill pushers such as Mannathech (the inventor of this stuff) Good luck to all, and best wishes.

    Comment by Dan Tribble — May 29, 2008 @ 6:08 pm

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