Down's Syndrome Last updated: Jul 17, 2008

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Down's Syndrome suggests the following may be present:
 
 
Autoimmune  Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease
 Patients with Down syndrome have an incidence of celiac disease of at least 7 percent. [J Pediatr 1996;128: pp.555-7]
 
 

Recommendations for Down's Syndrome:
 
 
Nutrient  DMAE
 DMAE improves the behavior and mental function of children afflicted with Down’s Syndrome.

Vitamins
  Vitamin E
 Down's Syndrome is associated with an increased oxidation problem. Antioxidants such as vitamin E provide protection in such situations.
 
 


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Weak or unproven link
Likely to help
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GLOSSARY

Celiac Disease:  (Gluten sensitivity) A digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten. Common symptoms include diarrhea, increased appetite, bloating, weight loss, irritability and fatigue. Gluten is found in wheat (including spelt, triticale, and kamut), rye, barley and sometimes oats.