The Autism News | English
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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.—Results form a new survey conducted by the Enzyme Research Group for Enzymedica found 81 of children on the autism spectrum experience digestive issues, 48 percent on regular basis. More than half (66 percent) of the parents in the survey reported food sensitivities, and even more (80 percent) of parents reported children experience food cravings, such as sugary treats (35 percent), dairy (30 percent), wheat (25 percent) and junk foods (32 percent).
The most common digestive issues were gassy or bloated bellies (42 percent); yeast overgrowth (48 percent); diarrhea (39 percent); constipation (55 percent); allergies (52 percent); and reactions from lactose, gluten, casein and phenol (66 percent).
A solid majority of parents (70 percent) share that their child currently follows, or has tried a restrictive diet to help manage digestive heath, such as gluten free (52 percent), casein free/dairy free (55 percent), elimination of artificial flavors and additives (43 percent), soy free (28 percent) and sugar free (17 percent).
Most parents (80 percent) said they offer dietary supplements, typically in combination with a special diet, to soothe and support healthy digestion, and reduce dietary sensitivities, such as probiotics (70 percent), enzymes (57 percent), herbs and teas (23 percent) and fermented foods (21 percent).
The survey found more than 58 percent of parents, aunts and uncles; 45 percent of grandparents, and 20 percent of siblings also experience digestive issues.
Enzymedica sponsored the survey in association with The Enzyme Research Group. The survey evaluated 143 parents with children on the autism spectrum, surveying their experience with digestive health issues. The survey was conducted online and in anonymous interviews, and ran from May to June, 2010.
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