Detecting a number of toxic metals has a high rate in autistic children

(In a new study published in Arizona State University's Journal of Microelement Research, researchers report that autistic children have toxic metals in their Blood and urine are higher than normal children. The study included 55 children with autism age 5-16 years compared to 44 normal children of the same age and gender.

The group with autism had significantly higher levels of lead in red blood cells (+ 41%) and significantly higher percentage of lead in urine (74%), thallium (77%), tin (115%). ), and tungsten (+ 44%). Lead, calcium, tin, tungsten are toxic metals that can reduce brain growth and function, and can also affect the normal functioning of other organs and systems of the body. .

A statistical analysis was conducted to determine whether the rates of toxic metals were related to the severity of autism, through the application of three different severity levels of autoimmune disease. century. The results show that 38-47% of fluctuations in the severity of autism are related to the proportion of toxic metals, in which cadmium and mercury are most closely related. autism.

In the profile of this study, the authors assert: "We hypothesize that reducing early exposure to toxic metals may help improve symptoms of autism, and the treatment to eliminate toxic metals can reduce the symptoms of autism, these hypotheses need to be studied, if there is a research organization on body development that supports research. ".

The head of this study is James Adams, a principal - professor of the School of Engineering, Transportation, and Energy Engineering, a school at ASU's Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering. He directed the ASU Program for Autism / Disability Research.

Previously Adams published a study on the use of DMSA, a drug approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to remove toxic metals. Extensive research shows that DMSA is generally safe and effective in removing some toxic metals. Research also shows that DMSA treatment helps to improve some symptoms of autism. Significantly improved especially for children with the highest rate of toxic metal in urine.