Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 > > Why is this amino aCID so important and so good for the body. I did a > search onit,it says it supports the liver and gallbladder among other > things. L-glutamine. > j4dcj@y.. It's not good for EVERY body. I've been reading in Dr. Amen's books that an amino acid imbalance can trigger obsessive compulsive disorder in those who are overactive in the cingulate or basal ganglia parts of the brain. Most kids with asperger's have some OCD going on already, and taking out too many carbs because of yeast or phenol issues can upset the amino acid ratio and tip the balance to a diagnosable disorder. Searching on amino acids then led me to Dr. Amy Yasko, ND, PhD, whose approach to autism is to remove neurological excitotoxin triggers from the diet. Excitotoxins are neurotransmitters such as glutamate (Yes, that's glutamine) or aspartate that can exite the nerves to death when their levels are not regulated properly. Excess exitotoxins cause an imbalance in the flow of calcium, which leads to a complex inflammatory cascade and release of inflammatory mediators. Foods or supplements that contain excitotoxins include MSG, glutamic acid, glutamine, nutrasweet, aspartate, aspartame, and cysteine. Very high levels are found in wheat gluten and high amounts in milk casein. Mercury and aluminum can also serve to trigger glutamate release. Glutamate is the precursor to GABA, a calming neurotransmitter essential for speech. When glutamine builds up due to regulatory malfunction, the brain removes it with oxygen and energy. However, glutamate release leads to insulin release, which lowers glucose levels. A drop in glucose disrupts the glutamate removal process. Excess glutamate depletes glutathione, one of the most powerful antioxidants found in the body, which helps to protect neurons from damage. Glutamate binds to NMDA receptors in the brain, which is tied to calcium transport. When glutamate is excessive, calcium flows into the neurons in a major way. Excess calcium makes it impossible for the neurons to rest--they fire without stopping, causing the release of inflammatory mediators, the release of more glutamate, thus resulting in more calcium influx. Magnesium modulates the calcium flow. Dr. Yasko says there are several underlying factors that may predispose certain individuals to autistic type neurological inflammation, including blood type O (and type A), early recurrent Strep infections, excess stomach acid, early multiple vaccinations, and well above average intelligence. There may also be a correlation with a family history of liver disfunction, vit. K deficiency, acid reflux, and autoimmune problems. She has found the need to address chronic viral, bacterial, and yeast infections in the body (which can generate release of additional inflammatory mediators), to balance the acid/alkaline ratio and restore normal flora to the gut, and to deal with metal toxicity (which also generates excitotoxin damage). Any errors in paraphrasing are mine. For the full paper, go to www.autismanswer.com/articles/yasko/role_of_excitotoxins.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 >> She has found the need to address >chronic viral, bacterial, and yeast infections in the body (which can >generate release of additional inflammatory mediators), to balance the >acid/alkaline ratio and restore normal flora to the gut, and to deal >with metal toxicity (which also generates excitotoxin damage). Sounds like a great argument for the support of SCD. Robbie Any errors in paraphrasing are mine. For the full paper, go to www.autismanswer.com/articles/yasko/role_of_excitotoxins.html For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 >> She has found the need to address >chronic viral, bacterial, and yeast infections in the body (which can >generate release of additional inflammatory mediators), to balance the >acid/alkaline ratio and restore normal flora to the gut, and to deal >with metal toxicity (which also generates excitotoxin damage). Sounds like a great argument for the support of SCD. Robbie Any errors in paraphrasing are mine. For the full paper, go to www.autismanswer.com/articles/yasko/role_of_excitotoxins.html For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Is L-Glutamine a legal supplement? scd 2 months, asd, 33 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Hi , You can find a legal L-glutamine at http://pecanbread.com/supplements.html Sheila, SCD 48 mos, 20 yrs UC mom of , SCD 33 mos > Is L-Glutamine a legal supplement? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hi : You should check out www.autismanswer.com before starting glutamine supplementation if there is autism in the picture. It is hypothesized to be one of the " excitotoxins " that Dr. Amy Yasko warns about. Thanks, Hong (mum to Mimi, 7, ASD) Sheila Trenholm wrote: Hi , You can find a legal L-glutamine at http://pecanbread.com/supplements.html Sheila, SCD 48 mos, 20 yrs UC mom of , SCD 33 mos > Is L-Glutamine a legal supplement? > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hi : You should check out www.autismanswer.com before starting glutamine supplementation if there is autism in the picture. It is hypothesized to be one of the " excitotoxins " that Dr. Amy Yasko warns about. Thanks, Hong (mum to Mimi, 7, ASD) Sheila Trenholm wrote: Hi , You can find a legal L-glutamine at http://pecanbread.com/supplements.html Sheila, SCD 48 mos, 20 yrs UC mom of , SCD 33 mos > Is L-Glutamine a legal supplement? > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hi : You should check out www.autismanswer.com before starting glutamine supplementation if there is autism in the picture. It is hypothesized to be one of the " excitotoxins " that Dr. Amy Yasko warns about. Thanks, Hong (mum to Mimi, 7, ASD) Sheila Trenholm wrote: Hi , You can find a legal L-glutamine at http://pecanbread.com/supplements.html Sheila, SCD 48 mos, 20 yrs UC mom of , SCD 33 mos > Is L-Glutamine a legal supplement? > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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