Dubbed by some as the "autism diet," it is a gluten- and casein-free way of eating, often used by people diagnosed with celiac disease. Gluten products such as wheat, rye and barley are eliminated, as are dairy products, which contain the protein casein. Why the diet seems to work isn't completely understood. One theory involves the "leaky gut syndrome," in which the autistic child's body isn't able to process proteins found in wheat and dairy products. The undigested chunks of protein get into the bloodstream and affect the brain. Another theory is the body's immune system is reacting to the proteins in the body. One study sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health, at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York looks at the effects of the diet in autistic children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 4 1/2. It began in 2004 and should be completed in 2008. child-autism-parent-cafe.com
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