In the new study, the Salk scientists used a mouse model of autism — an inbred strain of mouse previously found to display autism - like symptoms — to ask whether lowering the level of dicarbonyl methylglyoxal (a common byproduct of sugar metabolism) could
alleviate symptoms of autism in the animals.
Not exact matches
Higher amounts
of the drug clonazepam, the benzodiazepine used in the experiment, did not
alleviate autism symptoms and carried the risk
of leading to lethargy.
A ketogenic diet has been proven to decrease seizures in children and may also
alleviate the
symptoms of multiple sclerosis,
autism, Parkinson's, and even Alzheimer's.
In addition to helping
alleviate many
of the traditional
symptoms of autism, this diet is very helpful for those who have inflammatory bowel conditions and chronic diarrhea.
«From helping families
of children with
Autism decrease dysfunction and stress to
alleviating symptoms in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, HABRI research supports the importance
of dogs for enriching lives and improving health and well being,» added Martin.
«From helping families
of children with
Autism decrease dysfunction and stress to
alleviating symptoms in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, HABRI research supports the importance
of dogs for enriching lives and improving health and well - being,» added Martin.