| We covered a couple of supplements in part 1 of this | | | | cause behavioral issues because of the chemical |
| 2 part series that can cause some worsening of | | | | influence on the child's brain. So if you notice changes |
| symptoms at times. B vitamins can have a tendency | | | | in behavior after beginning an amino acid supplement |
| to cause hyperactivity. Cod liver oil can also cause | | | | or amino acid blend, think gut dysbiosis. There could be |
| some reactions depending on flavorings or until | | | | an issue with bacteria in the gut that is going on in your |
| supplementation with L-Carnitine happens which aids in | | | | child. |
| the fat metabolism. | | | | One diagnostic test that can help determine whether |
| In addition to the reactions with B vitamins and cod liver | | | | gut dysbiosis is a problem for your child is to do a stool |
| oil, I have also seen from time to time, issues with the | | | | test. One test is called a comprehensive digestive stool |
| use of single amino acids. So whether you are using | | | | analysis which can be performed by many different |
| Taurine, Gaba or other amino acids, there can be | | | | labs, including Doctor's Data and Great Plains |
| some reactions to watch for. Your child could become | | | | Laboratories. An organic acid test (OAT) is also a |
| hyper or agitated, they may become stimmy or have | | | | great option. It is a urine test and the one I use is from |
| higher than usual sensory needs, The issue is not that | | | | Great Plains Labs and it looks for those toxic |
| these amino acids are toxic to the child but rather | | | | byproducts from yeast and bacteria that are quite |
| there is an underlying bacterial imbalance in the | | | | common in children with Autism. So I hope that these |
| digestive tract, known as gut dysbiosis. Often times | | | | tips will help you when starting new supplements. |
| when there is gut dysbiosis in a child, the amino acids | | | | Sometimes you can see some behavioral issues when |
| will feed those bacteria making them more assertive if | | | | you start supplements and it is important to know |
| you will. The bacteria have toxic byproducts that | | | | what can be causing these reactions in your child. |
| interfere with the normal brain functioning which can | | | | |