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Paying attention to food intake is even more important when your child has autism. Certain foods can make the condition worse, you know. So, don't carelessly feed the children. It is time for you to think about the following autism dietary restrictions.
Foods that contain gluten and casein
Autism (or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disorder of brain development. Children or adults with autism have difficulty communicating and interacting with other people. To reduce the symptoms of autism, you should consider a special diet.
In many cases, it turns out that children and adults with autism suffer from allergies or are very sensitive to foods that contain special proteins called gluten and casein. The reason is, their bodies process the two protein contents in a different way than people in general.
The autistic brain mistakenly thinks that this protein is a fake chemical that resembles opium, a plant that is often used as a raw material for narcotics. The body's response to these chemicals can change a person's behavior. Well, experts have found abnormally high levels of protein in the body fluids of people living with autism.
Gluten is actually a special protein that can be found in grains like wheat and barley (a type of rice). Whole grain breads, cakes, and pastas usually contain gluten. It may be difficult to avoid gluten, but you can check the product label to make sure the product is gluten-free.
Casein can be found in foods containing lactose. This means that dairy and dairy products like butter and cheese are most likely to contain casein. Even foods that are labeled "dairy free" or "lactose free" can still contain casein and become a dietary ban on autism.
This is unfortunate because dairy products that contain lactose are good sources of vitamin D and calcium. Therefore, you should look for other foods to ensure that your child is getting adequate calcium and vitamin D intake. For example, from the consumption of green vegetables and sea fish.
Soybeans and soy derivative products
Today, many soy and soy products are genetically engineered to cause food allergies. This can worsen the symptoms of autism in your child.
In addition, there is a link between the use of soy-based formulas and seizures in children with autism. This means that if you are given baby products that contain soy protein, your child with autism is more likely to have seizures. Seizures are behavioral changes caused by episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Soy can be found in soy sauce, soybean oil, tofu, tempeh, edamame, and soy milk.
Although you may think that autism is a brain problem, the fact is that certain foods can exacerbate symptoms of autism. Therefore, make sure you avoid dietary restrictions on autism, namely gluten, casein, and soy.
Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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