Why does my child need a gluten-free and casein-free diet?

There are several reasons why parents should consider a gluten-free, casein-free diet for their child with autism.

1. Safe and effective

2. Likely to improve skills and health

3. Gluten and casein cause a functional folate deficiency

4. Gluten contains zonulin, which contributes to leaky gut

5. Gluten and casein bind to opioid receptors in the brain

6. Mast cells that are triggered by allergies or food sensitivities contribute to leaky gut

7. Gluten and casein increase glutamate

8. Gluten and casein fuel inflammation

9. Milk is very high in hormones

10. Science supports a gluten-free, casein-free diet for autism

There are hundreds of studies that provide evidence that implementing a gluten-free, casein-free diet is beneficial for people with autism.

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