DIETARY TIPS

Nutrition Therapy for Autism Patients

There is always an association between eating behaviours, nutritional status, and autism. Some of the most popular diets are elimination diets, like gluten-free, casein-free, and lactose-free diets. Dietary strategies for autism implies the importance of eating more probiotic-rich foods that support the health of the gut micro biome. Improving the health of the gut micro biome can be a major goal of these dietary strategies. Studies emphasise on the bacterial composition of the gut may be which reflects to both gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms.
Nutrients like B12 and folic acid provide evidence of behavioural improvements in patients with autism.during pregnancy, it is more important to take balanced diet and be on proper nutritional status so that autism risk is reduced in foetus.
Based on the latest research, it is suggested that deficiency of certain micronutrients may be involved in autism (Iron, Copper and Zinc). With genetic risk factors, an insufficient intake of these nutrients may contribute to disruptions in foetal brain development that lead to autism.
The GFCF diet removes two proteins: casein, which is found in dairy products, and gluten, which is contained in wheat, barley and pastas. GFCF diet improved symptoms such as hyperactivity, problems with eye contact and speech skills, skin rashes and seizures. Yet researches are still processing on effect of GFCF diet also.

DIETARY INTERVENTION

• Improve digestibility
• Increased intake of Omega 3 fatty acids
• Check for food allergies and avoid those foods completely.
• Intake of Pineapples and bananas
• Green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish can be highly consumed.