Autism can come with health issues. I was born with autism, I was diagnosed in my early 30's. I have suffered from vitamin D2 and potassium deficiencies my whole life and the doctors couldn't figure out why until I was diagnosed with autism. I also have unknown neurological condition and a movement disorder called Dystonia. I have a severe allergy to light as well as bananas and apples. My potassium deficiency has almost killed me on many occasions. I have had anemia many times too. It doesn't matter if I eat the vitamins so I have to take proscribed vitamin D2. I get blisters and rashes if I get exposed to certain types of light after five seconds. I have to be careful when I go shopping too because I have gotten a reaction from the lights from the displays in the store. I now take a shall to cover myself when near the displays and my assistant worker helps keep me away from the situation. Having autistic is like riding a rollercoaster. We are very sensitive people.
I'm a fellow autistic person, certified naturopathic nutritionist, working with neuroscientists. After reading your comment, I hope the following may come in handy or be helpful in some way, but I am transparent in saying, I am NOT a doctor, so take the following with a careful thought. I base my nutrition based on science, that doesn't mean that it's approved by all doctors. I'm assuming you likely have high BP or heart rhythmic issues from low potassium (correct me if I am wrong), and/or likely insulin resistance (such as diabetes) as it would make sense as this is a domino effect problem. I find it interesting that you are low in D2 (you mentioned specifically) versus D3, as D3 is the one that you would typically find measurably in blood. In ANY case, autistic people have a propensity to be chronically low in vitamin D. So, the BEST way to up your vitamin D in a more health conducive way is via the sun (which ups ALL forms of vitamin D in the body). Unfortunately, you mentioned that you have light sensitivity, beyond most people. So, in this case, I would say, morning light will help build your tolerance to light exposure durning the times where UV is highest (in the afternoon 10-2pm). Infrared lighting is strongest during the morning hours between 8-10am, where there is no UV light. Infrared lighting is the one that helps skin cell protection production, prepping for UV lighting, Are you able to tolerate early morning sun? If yes, then, after a couple of weeks, to a few weeks or however long you feel your skin is ready to proceed of lengthening the time (building up 5, 10, 15, 30 min, etc.) exposing yourself to the sun during morning hours, then little by little, starting off with staying in the shade during afternoon hours, but near green grass which reflect UV light, just not as harshly on the skin. It'll be a good start to build melanin in your skin, which protects your skin from UV damage. If you live in a state above Georgia, then you wont get any UV during winter at all, unfortunately. I bought an infrared lamp, and use a vitamin D lamp to use during winter months. This can be costly, but is my preferred way as this would be closest to our body's natural way of getting vitamin D. Definitely, do your own research or check with your doctor as I do not know the severe sensitivity you have from lighting. WIth the lamps, at least you have the control of how much exposure you get. The supplement form is not the best for our bodies. That's why you may have heard of vitamin d toxicity. It IS a thing, and therefore, I would try other more natural options before supplementation. However, if buying an infrared light and vitamin d lamp. is not in your budge (totally understandable), taking a vitamin D3 supplement, with K2 would be my last suggestion. In regards to dystonia, disclaimer, again, I'm not a doctor, but to my knowledge has similarities to Parkinson's or Tourettes. Many of those living with dystonia have been found to be low in B vitamins, more specifically, low b12 and/or b1. These would help ideally support the extrapyramidal part of the brain. You would be able to remedy anemia and vitamin B issues if you remove processed carbs or just generally high carb foods (as they deplete b vitamins), and upped your animal meat consumption. Specifically, organ meats that are high in bioavailable iron. You would not get iron toxicity from natural foods, and too much supplement iron is not the safest form. Also, avoid eating high oxalate foods (such as spinach, almonds, etc.) and high phytic acid foods (such as clove, pumpkin seeds, pecans, etc.) as this blocks manganese. I am curious of your other unknown neurological disorder..... What symptoms do you have, if you don't mind my asking? And, how are you treating low potassium?
Hi there Neurodiva - thank you for such a great response! I've always loved the complexity of understanding naturopaths/nutritionists have with respect to food/supplement sources and actions. I am very grateful to have people like yourself nearby to provide this excellent information. Thanks again for your input - I know I've learned from that post!
I agree with you sir its not just autism but another neurologically disease as well can be simply cured by vitamin d itself I was Living in deeprrssion and anxiety for many years nothing could makes me happier or motivated ended up taking phycatric medicine but didnt work, and one day i was reading an artical about vitamin d deficiency and i thought i should get it checked. Docter advised my vit d are really low as i live in an apartment with no sun exposure and work late night, but since i started taking supliment it changed my whole life today i am living a happy life with no depression and anxiety anymore. Thank you for vanuruabal advise
Hi there Amandeep, While I agree that Vit D is hugely important, we can't quite say it is a cure for every persons ailments. A lot of things in life are very multifactorial, meaning there is more than one potential cause. Some people, that might be Vitamin D deficiency, but others, it may not be. I'm glad you've had a good improvement though!
I got autism but I always was told it was very miled but then I noticed in my adult years that my memory is getting worse and so is my learning ability gotten worst dr told me people with autism mind declines in their adult years but then I leard this year I got a vatimin d deficiency
Good morning Corey - and thank you for the message! Ah now here is an interesting thing; yes ASD is tied with a RISK of cognitive decline, but it is just that - a RISK. You can do things to reduce this risk as well; eat well, avoid inflammatory foods, exercise your body and mind, be a part of a social circle, and yes even taking supplements like fish oils and vitamin D may help to reduce these risks as well!
Sir My son mild autism 22 age having savant syndrom, drive scooty act independently manage finance Sir how to over come lunguage problem ,gaining knowledge problem sir please guide how to improve lunguage and iq
Autism can come with health issues. I was born with autism, I was diagnosed in my early 30's. I have suffered from vitamin D2 and potassium deficiencies my whole life and the doctors couldn't figure out why until I was diagnosed with autism. I also have unknown neurological condition and a movement disorder called Dystonia. I have a severe allergy to light as well as bananas and apples. My potassium deficiency has almost killed me on many occasions. I have had anemia many times too. It doesn't matter if I eat the vitamins so I have to take proscribed vitamin D2. I get blisters and rashes if I get exposed to certain types of light after five seconds. I have to be careful when I go shopping too because I have gotten a reaction from the lights from the displays in the store. I now take a shall to cover myself when near the displays and my assistant worker helps keep me away from the situation. Having autistic is like riding a rollercoaster. We are very sensitive people.
I'm a fellow autistic person, certified naturopathic nutritionist, working with neuroscientists. After reading your comment, I hope the following may come in handy or be helpful in some way, but I am transparent in saying, I am NOT a doctor, so take the following with a careful thought. I base my nutrition based on science, that doesn't mean that it's approved by all doctors. I'm assuming you likely have high BP or heart rhythmic issues from low potassium (correct me if I am wrong), and/or likely insulin resistance (such as diabetes) as it would make sense as this is a domino effect problem. I find it interesting that you are low in D2 (you mentioned specifically) versus D3, as D3 is the one that you would typically find measurably in blood.
In ANY case, autistic people have a propensity to be chronically low in vitamin D. So, the BEST way to up your vitamin D in a more health conducive way is via the sun (which ups ALL forms of vitamin D in the body). Unfortunately, you mentioned that you have light sensitivity, beyond most people. So, in this case, I would say, morning light will help build your tolerance to light exposure durning the times where UV is highest (in the afternoon 10-2pm). Infrared lighting is strongest during the morning hours between 8-10am, where there is no UV light. Infrared lighting is the one that helps skin cell protection production, prepping for UV lighting, Are you able to tolerate early morning sun?
If yes, then, after a couple of weeks, to a few weeks or however long you feel your skin is ready to proceed of lengthening the time (building up 5, 10, 15, 30 min, etc.) exposing yourself to the sun during morning hours, then little by little, starting off with staying in the shade during afternoon hours, but near green grass which reflect UV light, just not as harshly on the skin. It'll be a good start to build melanin in your skin, which protects your skin from UV damage.
If you live in a state above Georgia, then you wont get any UV during winter at all, unfortunately. I bought an infrared lamp, and use a vitamin D lamp to use during winter months. This can be costly, but is my preferred way as this would be closest to our body's natural way of getting vitamin D. Definitely, do your own research or check with your doctor as I do not know the severe sensitivity you have from lighting. WIth the lamps, at least you have the control of how much exposure you get. The supplement form is not the best for our bodies. That's why you may have heard of vitamin d toxicity. It IS a thing, and therefore, I would try other more natural options before supplementation. However, if buying an infrared light and vitamin d lamp. is not in your budge (totally understandable), taking a vitamin D3 supplement, with K2 would be my last suggestion.
In regards to dystonia, disclaimer, again, I'm not a doctor, but to my knowledge has similarities to Parkinson's or Tourettes. Many of those living with dystonia have been found to be low in B vitamins, more specifically, low b12 and/or b1. These would help ideally support the extrapyramidal part of the brain. You would be able to remedy anemia and vitamin B issues if you remove processed carbs or just generally high carb foods (as they deplete b vitamins), and upped your animal meat consumption. Specifically, organ meats that are high in bioavailable iron. You would not get iron toxicity from natural foods, and too much supplement iron is not the safest form. Also, avoid eating high oxalate foods (such as spinach, almonds, etc.) and high phytic acid foods (such as clove, pumpkin seeds, pecans, etc.) as this blocks manganese.
I am curious of your other unknown neurological disorder..... What symptoms do you have, if you don't mind my asking? And, how are you treating low potassium?
Hi there Neurodiva - thank you for such a great response! I've always loved the complexity of understanding naturopaths/nutritionists have with respect to food/supplement sources and actions. I am very grateful to have people like yourself nearby to provide this excellent information.
Thanks again for your input - I know I've learned from that post!
I agree with you sir its not just autism but another neurologically disease as well can be simply cured by vitamin d itself
I was Living in deeprrssion and anxiety for many years nothing could makes me happier or motivated ended up taking phycatric medicine but didnt work, and one day i was reading an artical about vitamin d deficiency and i thought i should get it checked. Docter advised my vit d are really low as i live in an apartment with no sun exposure and work late night, but since i started taking supliment it changed my whole life today i am living a happy life with no depression and anxiety anymore.
Thank you for vanuruabal advise
Hi there Amandeep,
While I agree that Vit D is hugely important, we can't quite say it is a cure for every persons ailments. A lot of things in life are very multifactorial, meaning there is more than one potential cause. Some people, that might be Vitamin D deficiency, but others, it may not be.
I'm glad you've had a good improvement though!
I got autism but I always was told it was very miled but then I noticed in my adult years that my memory is getting worse and so is my learning ability gotten worst dr told me people with autism mind declines in their adult years but then I leard this year I got a vatimin d deficiency
Good morning Corey - and thank you for the message!
Ah now here is an interesting thing; yes ASD is tied with a RISK of cognitive decline, but it is just that - a RISK. You can do things to reduce this risk as well; eat well, avoid inflammatory foods, exercise your body and mind, be a part of a social circle, and yes even taking supplements like fish oils and vitamin D may help to reduce these risks as well!
@@AskDrChristian well I will let you know if my memory and brain fog goes away with the vatimin d shots wish me luck
Sir
My son mild autism 22 age having savant syndrom, drive scooty act independently manage finance Sir how to over come lunguage problem ,gaining knowledge problem sir please guide how to improve lunguage and iq