Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan with Julie Matthews

Mar 18, 2025
In this discussion, Julie Matthews, a certified nutrition consultant with a master's in medical nutrition, shares her expertise on personalized nutrition for autism. She dives into the effectiveness of gluten-free and casein-free diets, demonstrating how tailored nutrition can enhance cognitive and social functions in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Julie also explores the impact of salicylate and oxalate sensitivities on behavior, emphasizing holistic approaches that include lifestyle changes alongside dietary adjustments for improved health outcomes.
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INSIGHT

Autism and its Rise

  • Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder involving challenges with speech, language, socialization, and repetitive behaviors.
  • Its rise is likely due to a combination of environmental factors and genetic predispositions.
INSIGHT

Environmental Factors

  • Environmental factors, such as toxins and chemicals, contribute to the rise of autism.
  • These toxins overload the body's detoxification capacity, making nutrition crucial.
ANECDOTE

Nutritional Intervention Study Results

  • In a randomized controlled trial studying nutritional interventions for autism, a seven-point nonverbal IQ increase was observed.
  • Participants also experienced four and a half times the developmental age improvement.
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