Evaluating B Vitamin Status in Autism

Summary

The B vitamin markers of the Organix test are discussed and their relation to autism. Two autism cases are also discussed. Jeff Moss, DDS, CNS, CCN, Kara Fitzgerald, ND

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Vitamin B6 markers in the Organix test

• Issues
  • sulfation, methylation, low homocysteine, low glutathione
• Analytes
  • keto acids, kynurenate and xanthurenate (B6 markers), methylmalonate
  • (B12 marker)

Quinolinate is discussed - do anti-inflammatory measures cause quinolinate to go down?

Autism

• Genetic polymorphisms
• Epigenetic factors such as inherited nutrient deficiencies
• Environmental factors such as toxicants and stress

Cases

• Deficiencies in vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B12, folic acid, homocysteine, and high
• oxidative stress levels - autistic
• IBS, eczema, allergies, URIs - autistic tendencies

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