Here's a sobering statistic. One out of every 150 children
in the US has autism (CDC,2007). And the rate of autism is
increasing by as much as 20% each year.
Although there are many theories about what causes autism
(mercury in vaccinations, genetics, environmental toxins,
viral or bacterial infections, diet), and all have merit,
one thing is certain:
Many autistic children have chronic digestive problems,
including leaky gut syndrome.
This has lead researchers to explore the link between
autism and gut flora.
For example:
Mark Brudnak, PhD and author of "The Probiotic Solution"
explains that a child could have a reaction to a vaccine or
infection that disrupts how certain genes in their body
switch on or off. This can cause malfunctioning in the
child's immune and digestive systems.
When this malfunction occurs, proteins are no longer
properly broken down in the GI tract. Also, the good
bacteria and healthy cells in the gut die off, bad bacteria
take over, and the gut lining becomes like a sieve (called
leaky gut syndrome).
When the gut wall is leaky, badly digested proteins like
casein (the protein in dairy products) and gluten (the
protein in wheat) seep out into the bloodstream.
From there these proteins can travel to the brain and
cause it to trigger opiate-like effects (like being on
morphine), which is a common symptom of children with autism.
Other research has shown that autistic children typically
have a high concentration of Clostridium tetani (a bad
bacteria) in their gut lining, which further demonstrates a
link between autism and gut flora.
Since probiotics are very effective in helping to
alleviate leaky gut syndrome and achieving a healthy flora
balance (85% good to 15% bad), many researchers and forward-
thinking healthcare professionals are recommending
probiotics for children with autism.
And the results have been VERY promising.
Here's an example:
British scientists recently conducted a study of 40
autistic children. In the first half of the study, the
parents of the kids were unknowingly given a probiotic
powder (Lactobacillis plantarum). They were told to give
the powder to their kids daily and keep a diary of any
changes they saw in the child's mood, behavior and level of
concentration.
The plan for the second half of the study was to switch
the kids to a placebo (fake) pill and see what happened.
But the second half of the study was never done.
Why not?
Because the parents of the 40 kids saw such DRAMATIC
improvements in their children's mood, concentration and
behavior with the probiotics that they REFUSED to switch to
the placebo!
Hundreds of similar studies have been and are currently
being conducted that provide hope for children with this
devastating condition.
Two bacteria that are showing a LOT of promise with autism
are Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus rhamnosus.
We included super-powerful L. plantarum 299v and L.
rhamnosus GG in the Super Shield formula.
In addition to showing promise with helping to alleviate
autism symptoms, these powerhouse strains also help your
body in other ways:
- L. plantarum 299v helps reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol
levels while boosting your overall immune response and
fighting off pathogens like E. coli.
- L. rhamnosus GG has been shown to help shorten diarrhea
(and prevent it altogether), relieve constipation, and
prevent lactose intolerance.
It also alleviates symptoms of IBD and IBS, helps ease
yeast and urinary tract infections and strengthens the gut
wall (which is vital for leaky gut syndrome).
And if you have a loved one with autism, I encourage you
to have them use Super Shield, then write to us and let us
know their experience.
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
PS: To maintain a good intestinal flora balance, it's
essential to keep acid and toxins low in your digestive
system. Great Taste No Pain will work alongside your
probiotics and teach you how easy it can be to keep that
critical flora balance. Plus the food is delicious.
- http://www.greattastenopain.com/great.asp
PPS: To learn more about probiotics in general, and what
makes Super Shield the world's most powerful probiotic
formula, download and read this report:
- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/wp/gtnp.asp
About the Author
Sherry Brescia is a natural health researcher, president
of Holistic Blends, Inc. and author of the mega best-
selling Great Taste No Pain Health System.
She has over 20 years experience in the medical research
field, and cured herself from IBS in 1992 by changing her
diet and eating the way she now teaches in her Great Taste
No Pain system.
Sherry has made it her life's mission to help others with
digestive challenges by educating them about the role of
diet in overall health and the importance of an alkaline
pH.
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