Journal of Nutritional Disorders & Therapy

Autism and Nutraceuticals: What are nutraceuticals and how can they help children with ASD?

International Conference on Pediatric Nutrition

August 01-02, 2016 New Orleans, USA

Elizabeth Strickland

ASD Nutrition Consulting, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Nutr Disorders Ther

Abstract:

One in 68 children in the United States is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a lifelong developmental disorder defined by diagnostic criteria that include deficits in social communication and interaction, and repetitive patterns of behavior, interest, or activities. ASD is a spectrum disorder where the child�??s abilities may range from severely challenged to gift. The cause of ASD remains unclear; however, emerging theories suggest that there is no single cause of ASD. Instead it is presumed that ASD is caused by an interaction of both genetic and environmental factors. Over the past 5 years significant advances have been made in identifying several genetic and environmental risk factors for developing ASD. This new research is due in part to the Combating Autism Act (Public Law 109-416). Some of this new emerging research investigates the role of nutraceuticals in treating ASD and supporting evidence shows its use to be very encouraging. Nutraceuticals offering potential benefits for ASD include multivitamin and mineral supplementation, vitamin C, methylcobalamin (methyl-B12), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), L-carnitine, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, flavonoids and carnosine. The author will discuss each of the nutraceuticals, their potential benefits and supporting research-based studies. Nutraceuticals discussed in this presentation are limited to those with randomized and placebo controlled research-based findings.

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