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Gluten and casein free diet

Forestfriend

I'm wondering what you all think to gfcf diet?  Has anyone tried this?  My nearly 3 yr old was recently diagnosed and I have started him on the gluten free part of the diet (2 months in now) and both my husband and I feel we have seen some mild improvements, seems to be "more there" for us.  However, I'm really concerned about starting the casein free part of it, as denying milk to a child his age seems a big wrong.  I know they can get these nutrients from other foods but I'm worried that I might miss something he should be having.  Is it really ok to do this diet for a child his age.?

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  • I have terrible gut problems and found years ago that what I eat has a dramatic effect on my mood. There is lots of info here about gfcf for autism
    www.espa-research.org.uk

    Nutritional treatments are not about 'cure' or suggesting there is something 'wrong' with being autistic, it is about improving quality of life - unfortunately many people misinterpret this.

    If I had a child with any sort of behavioural problems I would certainly try the dietary approach first. I don't think humans were meant to live on the stuff that lines most supermarket shelves. Most of it is empty calories, refined carb made palatable by the addition of salt and sugar. Re milk, I don't think it is essential - we are the only animal that drinks the milk of another species! 

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  • I have terrible gut problems and found years ago that what I eat has a dramatic effect on my mood. There is lots of info here about gfcf for autism
    www.espa-research.org.uk

    Nutritional treatments are not about 'cure' or suggesting there is something 'wrong' with being autistic, it is about improving quality of life - unfortunately many people misinterpret this.

    If I had a child with any sort of behavioural problems I would certainly try the dietary approach first. I don't think humans were meant to live on the stuff that lines most supermarket shelves. Most of it is empty calories, refined carb made palatable by the addition of salt and sugar. Re milk, I don't think it is essential - we are the only animal that drinks the milk of another species! 

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