To Sandy- from Aysha

[Guest guest]

Hi sandy, just wanted to say " thank you " for Tuesday! Aysha xx

[Guest guest]

Dear Aysha,

It was really lovely to meet you both (what amazing parents you are!)

I have been reading about GABA and glutamine and found this summary below.

(Opinion is quite split about supplementing glutamines/glutamates - I think some might do very well on them - but I think like everything else - there are others who don't suit them).

Sandyxx

http://www.dramyyasko.com/the-role-of-excitotoxins-in-autistic-type-behavior/

"Basically, Dr. Amy approaches neurological inflammation in general with a three-step program which can be implemented simultaneously. First, it is critical to remove excitotoxin triggers from the system. This involves closely monitoring food and supplement intake to avoid excitotoxins. Excitotoxins are neurotransmitters such as glutamate or aspartate that can excite the nerves to death when their levels are not regulated properly. Excess excitotoxins cause an imbalance in the flow of calcium, which leads to activation of a complex inflammatory cascade, release of inflammatory mediators, and ultimately causes the death of neurons. Foods or supplements that contain excitotoxins include MSG (monosodium glutamate), glutamic acid, glutamine, nutrasweet, aspartate, aspartame, and cysteine. Mercury and aluminum can also serve to trigger glutamate release.

Next, it is important to stop the inflammatory process created by the excitotxin triggers. This is achieved with a number of supplements known to mitigate inflammatory mediators.

Finally, the third stage is to repair the damage, generate new neurons, and support the liver. This is accomplished with a number of supplements, which serve as antioxidants as well as to help increase glutathione levels, restore liver function, promote nerve growth, restore vitamin K levels, decrease glutamate levels, and balance GABA levels."

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