How Do You Use Digestive Enzymes To Treat Autism?
A lack of digestive enzymes may make it difficult to break down gluten and dairy products, or to metabolize proteins and fatty acids, leading to a condition known as “leaky gut.” Digestive enzymes, especially DPP-4, do not occur naturally in autistic children. Using them can increase tolerance to foods that might otherwise trigger symptoms of autism, such as aggressive or harmful behavior. Read on to learn more about how to use digestive enzymes to treat autism. Add digestive enzymes to your child’s diet to break down gluten found in wheat, oat, barley, rye and casein, which is found in dairy products. Gluten and casein can cause digestive problems for people with autism and may intensify some of their symptoms, such as aggression, fogginess and lethargy. Use digestive enzymes as a backup to a gluten-free, casein-free diet. Digestive enzymes can help when wheat or dairy products are ingested by mistake. Some people are able to begin eating wheat and dairy products with the aid of diges
