James B Adams, Tapan Audhya, Elizabeth Geis, Eva Gehn, Valeria Fimbres, Elena L Pollard, Jessica Mitchell, Julie Ingram, Robert Hellmers, Dana Laake, Julie S Matthews, Kefeng Li, Jane C Naviaux, Robert K Naviaux, Rebecca L Adams, Devon M Coleman, David W Quig
This study involved a randomized, controlled, single-blind 12-month treatment study of a comprehensive nutritional and dietary intervention. Participants were 67 children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ages 3-58 years from Arizona and 50 non-sibling neurotypical controls of similar age and gender. Treatment began with a special vitamin/mineral supplement, and additional treatments were added sequentially, including essential fatty acids, Epsom salt baths, carnitine, digestive enzymes, and a healthy gluten-free, casein-free, soy-free (HGCSF) diet...
March 17, 2018: Nutrients