A Good Autism Diet – Guidelines For Foods And Nutrition

How do you feel when you are not getting the right kinds of foods? Grumpy, out of sorts? Unable to focus and don’t want to deal with people?

We all feel better and perform better when we nourish ourselves properly, and what we put into our bodies has a huge effect on our overall wellbeing. Recent research suggests that diet may also play a role in managing the symptoms of autism.

If you are the parent of a child who suffers from autism, you may feel overwhelmed by the many emotional and psychological issues and forget to consider your child’s diet. This is an often overlooked piece of the puzzle, but one that can have huge effects on brain development and function.

Support Cognitive Function

It is thought that autism is caused by a developmental neurological imbalance or malfunction of different parts of the brain. Although autistic individuals may have a heightened skill in math or music, they may not know how they do it or why it is important. It is often difficult for them to grasp common concepts like money or emotions.

The following supplements are essential for normal brain and nervous system function, and deficiencies in some of these nutrients are common in children who suffer from autism.

Calcium and Magnesium – 1500 mg and 1000mg daily

Coenzyme Q10 – use as directed on label

Vitamin B complex – 50mg of each major B vitamin 3x daily

Vitamin C – up to 1000mg daily

Vitamin A – 10,000IU daily (do not use for more than 2 months continually)

Selenium – 200mcg daily

Ginkgo Biloba – use as directed on label

The above suggested amounts are for adults only. For children 12-17 years, take 3/4 doses; for those 6-12 years, take 1/2 doses; and for children age 5 or younger, take 1/4 doses. Be sure to consult your health care practitioner before taking a vitamin regimen.

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