Author: MB BS BSc Dip OccH H Dip Med Ac, Danczak

Source: Journal of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine, Volume 14, Number 4, December 2004 , pp. 327-330(4)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

Purpose: To identify changes in bowel habits when there is exposure to glucosamine. Design: Case study. Materials and Methods: Six autistic children were exposed to glucosamine 500?mg twice daily without any change in diet. Results: Five of the children had relief of diarrhoea, the sixth had no change in bowel habit but ate bread containing gluten without any change in behaviour. Conclusion: Gluten contains a plant lectin that binds glucosamine. Glucosamine binds to potato lectin in the same manner and may protect the gut in responsive children. This is reflected in a change in bowel habit, indicating a possible protective activity.

Keywords: gluten; potato lectin; glucosamine; autism; behaviour; diarrhoea

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13590840500088495

Affiliations: 1: BMI Victoria Park Hospital, Daisy Bank Road, Victoria Park, Manchester M14 5QH, UK

Publication date: 2004-12-01

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