PEPTIDES, GLUTEN, CASEIN AND AUTISTIC BEHAVIOR - A REVIEW

Autism is a complex disease with spectrum of communication deficits and social limitations. There are multiple approaches in explaining this disease. Literature shows an association between peptides and its derivatives to have an effect in altering the mental functions presented as autism. Gluten and casein, forms of proteins have been suggested to aggravate the symptoms and is advised to give a gluten and casein free diet to these patients. Such special diet plans and psychiatric intervention may reduce the symptoms in these patients. More investigations are required to establish the facts regarding effect of diet on autistic behavior.