What is it about?
The gluten free, casein free (GFCF) diet is thought by some to greatly improve and even “cure” symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Yet to date, little empirical evidence exists supporting its use. In this review the authors present an overview of the state of the recent evidence regarding use of GFCF diet for treatment of individuals with ASD.
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Why is it important?
There are many novel and potentially harmful treatments for autism and the broader spectrum of ASD. Therefore, providers and families of children with autism need access to information on the most empirically sound interventions. This article presents a critical review of the current state of the science related to the use of the GFCF diet in autism.
Perspectives
This review was written in response to many inquiries from clinicians and families related to the credibility of this popular diet. In 2005 we published results of our small randomized clinical trial of the GFCF. While our statistical findings were non-significant, we had some strong anecdotal reports indicating that there were some perceived positive affects. These anecdotal reports and later parental reports are worthy of attention and have strong implications for future research.
Jennifer Elder
University of Florida
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This page is a summary of: A review of gluten- and casein-free diets for treatment of autism: 2005–2015, Nutrition and Dietary Supplements, December 2015, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/nds.s74718.
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