Nafaqada iyo Cuntooyinka Dheeriga ah
ee Carruurta Neuroatypical
Tilmaamaha Cilnaaliga ah ee Waalidiinta

Children with ASD very often have disrupted digestion — too little stomach acid, enzyme deficiencies and gut dysbiosis. These are not isolated problems — they directly affect absorption of vitamins and minerals, and through the gut-brain axis — the child's behaviour, sleep and reactivity. You cannot effectively supplement anything else if the gut is not absorbing properly. That is why Digestive Support is always the first step in the protocol.

Norwegian water is soft and low in minerals — drinking water alone without electrolytes may not hydrate tissues effectively at the cellular level. Especially recommended for children with constipation, which may result from gut tissue dehydration rather than lack of fibre.

Silicon (silicium) is a trace element with exceptional structural and detoxifying properties. It acts as a natural aluminium antagonist — capable of binding aluminium ions and supporting their elimination from the body. Especially relevant in the context of ASD, where heavy metal exposure is one of the studied contributing factors.

Magnesium participates in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. Different forms reach different tissues and serve different functions. That is why the PureNordic formula combines 5 forms simultaneously — providing broad, complementary action. Especially important for children with sleep and concentration problems.

Norway lies at a latitude that prevents vitamin D synthesis from sunlight for approximately 8 months of the year. Deficiency is common — especially in children who may spend less time outdoors. K2 (MK-7) is essential to ensure that calcium mobilised by D3 goes to bones, not soft tissues and blood vessels.

BioGaia Gastrus contains two specific L. reuteri strains (DSM 17938 + ATCC PTA 6475) with documented effects on the gut-brain axis. Strain ATCC PTA 6475 stimulates oxytocin production — a neurotransmitter influencing social interactions and emotional bonding. Studies in ASD models have shown improvement in social engagement and reduction of anxious behaviours.

Collagen from bones breaks down during cooking into gelatine, and then into amino acids (glycine, proline, glutamine) that directly seal the gut lining. In children with ASD, increased intestinal permeability is commonly found — gelatine literally fills the loosened tight junctions between enterocytes, limiting antigen entry into the bloodstream and reducing neuroinflammation.

Glutamine delivered via broth is fuel for enterocytes — gut cells burn it faster than glucose. Minerals (magnesium, phosphorus, calcium) are in chelated form — more bioavailable than mineral salts.

Research increasingly points to mitochondrial dysfunction as one of the key mechanisms in ASD. Mitochondria are the "power plants" of every cell — when they do not produce energy efficiently enough, brain function, the nervous system, detoxification and overall metabolism all suffer. In children with ASD we observe: chronic fatigue, concentration difficulties, sleep disorders and emotional regulation problems — all linked to mitochondrial energy deficit.

In spectrophotometric screening conducted in 80% of children referred to our clinic, iodine deficiency was found — one of the most overlooked deficiencies in neuroatypical children. PureNordic Iodine comes from algae from northern Norway — the purest available form, free from environmental contaminants.

Many children with ASD carry MTHFR gene variants that impair the conversion of folate to the active methylated form (5-MTHF). Methylation disorders affect neurotransmitter synthesis, detoxification and gene expression. Methylated B-complex with TMG is introduced only after assessing methylation and homocysteine status — incorrect dosing can worsen symptoms.