Tryptophan, found in foods like turkey, may improve social behavior “Tryptophan (TRP), the precursor of serotonin (5-HT), is one of the most investigated amino-acids. … TRP supplementation seems to improve control over social behavior in patients and individuals suffering from disorders or behaviors associated with dysfunctions in serotonergic functioning” From the study Tryptophan supplementation modulates…
Parenting Special Needs
Neurogenesis; Does Mother Nature Know Best?
Dr. David Perlmutter, a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and author of the upcoming book “Power Up Your Brain”, recently wrote an exciting article on neurogenesis titled “Neurogenesis: How to Change Your Brain” As pointed out we’ve come a long way in neurology from the now outdated belief that “In adult…
Added protein/amino acids and or enzymes help those with autism?
There is a new study I read about in an article called “UCSF autism kids study tests enzyme” “UCSF researchers are kicking off a clinical trial to test whether certain children with autism can benefit from regular doses of an enzyme to help them digest proteins, which may in turn improve their brain function and…
Two new studies…choice is diet or drugs to help TBI/traumatic brain injury (research amino acids)
UPDATE TO PAGE SEPTEMBER 6 2012 “Amino-Acid Deficiency Found to Underlie Rare Form of Autism Genetic mutations in a metabolic pathway could be fixed with protein supplements“ I wrote this page in 2010. The question is how “rare” is this? This most recent study only looked at 6 children and we are STILL at or…