A blood test that may point to autism The Arkansas study found that about 80 per cent of autistic children have notably low levels of active glutathione, as well as depleted levels of the amino acids needed to make it. The missing antioxidant leaves the way clear for free radicals to rampage through the body unhindered. We already know that a reduction of glutathione can wreak damage on the brain, gastro-intestinal tract and immune system. This squares neatly with the observation that children with autism often have gastro-intestinal disorders. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,20909-1594016,00.html
Benefits of Glutathione (GSH) Links to many articles - Glutathione participates directly in the neutralization of free radicals, reactive oxygen compounds, and maintains exogenous antioxidants such as vitamins C and E in their reduced (active) forms. In addition, through direct conjugation, glutathione plays a role in the detoxification of many xenobiotics (foreign compounds) both organic and inorganic. http://www.nutritionadvisor.com/glutathione.html
Gene flaw may link autism, vaccine additive Her report claims that autistic children have a severe deficiency in glutathione, which James said is the body's most important detoxifier. http://www.semissourian.com/story.html$rec=152176
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