Supplements

How Much Vitamin D is Right for My Autistic Child?

December 6, 2021 by Joya Van Der Laan

Did you know there’s a vitamin D receptor in every single cell in our bodies?

Glutathione: A Potent Antioxidant and Detoxifier

November 29, 2021 by Joya Van Der Laan

Challenging behaviors, sleep issues, increased stress, and an uptick in stimming may all be the result of low glutathione levels in your autistic child.

Glutathione is the most potent antioxidant and detoxifier, and it’s made by our own bodies. It’s not uncommon for autistic individuals to have low levels of glutathione for a number of reasons.

Supplements for Speech Delays in Autistic Children

October 11, 2021 by Joya Van Der Laan

I’m sure it comes as no surprise to other parents of autistic children that 40% of children with autism are considered nonverbal. Speech delays are one of the defining characteristics of autism. What may be surprising is the use and success of biomedical or functional interventions to treat speech delays.

Lithium and B12 and Their Effect on Autistic Characteristics

September 27, 2021 by Joya Van Der Laan

The processes occurring within our bodies are interconnected. When the level of one substance is off there is often a trickle down effect on other substances and body processes. One of the most important connections in our body is the relationship between lithium and vitamin B12.

3 Ways Supplemental Lithium Can Help Autistic Children

September 20, 2021 by Joya Van Der Laan

Lithium is an important mineral found naturally in the earth and in certain foods. This mineral is important for optimal brain function, as well as mood and behavior regulation. It’s not uncommon for autistic children to also struggle with mood issues like anxiety or depression and supplemental lithium can make a noticeable difference for these challenges.

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