The Biochemistry of Autism
<p id="p1">Metabolic analysis of the biochemistry of children with autism has revealed a complex nutritional deficiency in these children that ultimately results in functional vitamin B12 deficiency. As such, the children closely resemble those with developmental delay resulting from a deficiency in...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/88668 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">Metabolic analysis of the biochemistry of children with autism has revealed a complex nutritional deficiency in these children that ultimately results in functional vitamin B12 deficiency. As such, the children closely resemble those with developmental delay resulting from a deficiency in vitamin B12 in the womb. Deficiency of iodine, selenium, and/or molybdenum is seen in all the children, which then results in functional vitamin B2 deficiency, which in turn results in functional deficiency in vitamin B12. The resulting deficiency leads to lower production of melatonin, resulting in delayed myelination of neurons, particularly in the area of the brain involved in speech, and in poor motor skill development. Lack of melatonin also leads to many sleep issues common in the children as well as poor gut health. The situation is compounded by deficiencies in iron and vitamin D. A potential protocol for resolution of the condition, as well as methods for prevention of the condition, is discussed.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85014-078-1 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.113872 |