The ADHD and Autism Nutritional Supplement Handbook

Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: The Journey Begins: Getting Started and Supplementing Safely 1.1 Nutrition 101: Terminology, Principles, Recommendations, and Supplementation A.Safety First: Do No Harm B. No Speeding: How to Supplement-Start Low and Go Slow C. Natural, Synthetic, and Artificial Nutrient Forms D.Elemental Nutrients versus Nutrient Compounds E. Nutrient Absorption Rates Vary to Maintain Homeostasis and Prevent Toxicity F. DRI/RDA Recommendations versus Individualized Recommendations G.Supplement Description, Regulation, and Safety H.Tips on Getting Your Child to Take Supplements 1.2 The Quick Start: Six Supplements with the Biggest Benefits and Fewest Side Effects A.Magnesium B. Vitamin D C. Zinc D.Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acids E. Probiotics F. Multiple Vitamin Mineral 1.3 Fuel Stop: The Quick Start Diet-A Healthy Organic Diet Chapter 2: Moving Forward: Supplementation Based on Specific Signs and Symptoms 2.1 Allergies 2.2 Anger, Aggression, and Self-Injurious Behavior 2.3 Anxiety, Perseverations, Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms, and Repetitive Behaviors 2.4 Attention and Focus Problems 2.5 Communication and Language Delays 2.6 Constipation 2.7 Diarrhea 2.8 Eye Contact and Vision Problems 2.9 Fatigue, Poor Endurance, and Low Muscle Tone 2.10 Hyperactivity 2.11 Mood Issues 2.12 Pica 2.13 Picky Eating 2.14 Sensory Sensitivities 2.15 Silly Behavior and Inappropriate Giggling/Laughing 2.16 Skin Problems: Eczema, Dry Skin, and Rashes 2.17 Sleep Difficulties 2.18 Yeast Overgrowth Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Landscape 3.1 Negotiating through the Territory: The Four Primary Systems A. Gastrointestinal B. Energy Metabolism and Mitochondria C. Immune D. Neurologic 3.2 Barriers and Bottlenecks: The Four Primary Mechanisms A. Methylation B. Sulfation C. Oxidation D. Inflammation 3.3 Stop Signs and Green Lights: How Environment Affects Genes Chapter 4: Tuning the Engine: Nutrients and Their Impact on Impaired Systems and Out-of-Sync Mechanisms Vitamins 4.1 Vitamin A and Beta-carotene 4.2 Vitamin D 4.3 Vitamin E 4.4 The Busy Bs: B1, B2, B3 4.5 The Worker Bs: Methylation Nutrients: Vitamin B6, Methyl B12, Folate, and DMG/TMG 4.6 The Helper B: Biotin 4.7 Vitamin C Minerals 4.8 Magnesium and Calcium 4.9 Zinc 4.10 Selenium Amino Acids 4.11 GABA and Theanine 4.12 Taurine Other Nutrients and Cofactors 4.13 Carnitine 4.14 Coenzyme Q10 4.15 Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acids 4.16 Probiotics 4.17 Digestive Enzymes Chapter 5: Avoiding Traffic Accidents and Traffic Jams: Toxic Metals and Nutrient/Medication/Herb Interactions 5.1 Toxic Metals 5.2 Medication/Nutrient/Herb Interactions Chapter 6: The Right Fuel: An Overview of Special Diets 6.1 Gluten-, Casein-, and Soy-Free (GFCFSF) Diet 6.2 Low Phenol/Salicylate (Feingold) Diet 6.3 Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) and Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Diet 6.4 Anti-Yeast/Anti-Candida Diet and the Body Ecology Diet (BED) 6.5 Low Oxalate Diet (LOD) 6.6 FODMAP Diet 6.7 Rotation Diet Chapter 7: Planning Ahead: The Preconception through Postnatal Action Plan References Acknowledgments About the Authors Index