Treating Autism with B6
Kirkman labs recommends B6 with Magnesium Chewable Wafers for children with autism.
In our house we biomedically treat our son with a variety of vitamins including magnesium, calcium, Vitamin C, selenium, Vitamin B5, and even Vitamin D. We have yet to attempt Vitamin B6 shots even though we have heard of the benefits.
A study back in 1968 found dramatic improvements in children with autism if they took high doses of B6. Three of the children actually spoke for the very first time. The children made more eye contact, showed greater interest in social interaction, and had fewer behavioral outbursts.
Many researchers believe that children with autism suffer a deficiency of magnesium and B6 and that supplementing can benefit both behavior and health. In fact, thousands of children with autism have been given Vitamin B6 without any significant side-effects. Magnesium should always be given with B6 so that side effects like tingling in the hands and feet from peripheral neuropathy does not occur (a side effect that DID occur when magnesium was not given with B6).
March 11th, 2009 at 8:59 am
This is such an amazing concept. From personal experience, my son and I have seen tremendous results by using Julie Matthews diet for autism guide given in her book, “Nourishing Hope for Autism.”