L-Carnocine for Autism?!
Question:
L-Carnocine for Autism?
Has anyone ever tried L-Carnosine for autism?
Answers:
Hi Joe T, carnosine has recently been shown to possess a tremendous potential for improving language and behavior in children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Researchers treated 31 autistic children, ranging from 3 to 12 years in age, with either 400 mg of L-Carnosine, twice a day, or a placebo, for 8 weeks. At the end of the study the children treated with L-Carnosine showed significant improvements in behavior, socialization, and communication, as well as increases in language comprehension based on CARS (Childhood Autism Rating Scale), vocabulary tests (E/ROWPVT) and biweekly parent reports. In the conclusion to their report the researchers state, "Oral supplementation with L-Carnosine resulted in demonstrable improvements in autistic behaviors, as well as increases in language comprehension that reached statistical significance."
Benefits of L-Carnosine in Autism
In the Chez, et al study, the researchers report that L-Carnosine may improve receptive language, auditory processing, socialization, awareness of surroundings, and even help fine motor planning and expressive language when compared to placebo. Responses are usually seen between one to eight weeks after beginning treatment. Please look article: "L-Carnosine and Autism" by Jim English url: http://www.nutritionreview.org/library/a...
Jason Homan