UT Health Science Center researchers study diet ...(y funded in its initial phase by supplem...)

Date:8/7/2008

y, funded in its initial phase by supplemental funds granted by the Department of Pediatrics, researchers will enroll 38 autistic children ages 3 to 9. They will look at the influence of gluten and milk proteins in the intestinal function. Gluten is a protein in wheat; casein and whey are proteins in milk. Casomorphin, a peptide in milk; and gliadomorphin, a peptide in gluten, are thought to be related to changes in behavior in these children. Children will be taken off gluten and dairy products before the four-week study and then half will be given gluten/milk powder and half will be given a placebo powder.

Researchers will study intestinal permeability (leaky gut) through urine collection and behavior through psychometric testing.

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Contact: Deborah Mann Lake deborah.m.lake@uth.tmc.edu 713-500-3304 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Source:Eurekalert

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