Nutritional Supplementsin Treating ASD

Dr. John and Betsy Hicks

Pathways Medical Advocates

“If we eat well, why do we need to take supplements?”

“Eating Well”

100% organic

Majority of calories; meats and vegetables

Huge variety of foods

Daily intake of deep sea fish

Daily intake of fermented or cultured foods

Raw diet

Types of Supplements

• Probiotics• Vitamins• Minerals• Fatty Acids• Amino Acids• Transfer Factor• Glandulars

• Co-Factors• Herbs/Plant Extracts• Enzymes• Homeopathy/

Vibrational Medicine• Essential Oils

Probiotics

• Lactobacillus Acidophilus

• Lactobacillus Bulgaricus

• Bifidobacterium Bifidum

• Bifidobacterium Longum

• E Coli

Vitamins

• A (best from Cod Liver Oil)

• B5, B6, B12 (Methylcobalamin), B-complex

• C (most derived from corn)

• D (best from the sun)

• E

• Folinic Acid

• Quercetin

Minerals

• Calcium – Chelated, citrate, lactate (specify from beets),

• Magnesium • Potassium• Zinc

• Iron• Selenium• Molybdenum• Manganese• Chromium

Fatty Acids

• Cod Liver Oil

• Fish Oil

• Flax Seed Oil

• Black Current Oil

• Evening Primrose Oil

Amino Acid

• Glutathione (made up of Cysteine, Glutamate, Glycine)

• 5HTP or 5 Hydroxytryptophan

• Tyrosine

• Dimethylglycine

• Calcium D-Glucarate

• Taurine

• Melatonin

• N-Acetyl-l-Cysteine

• Many others

GlutathioneAmino Acid Super Star

Best ways to absorb glutathione:

• Intravenously• Nebulizer• Transdermally

Transfer Factor

Glandulars

• Parotid

• Pituitary

• Thyroid

• Adrenal

• Pancreas

• Epithelial Tissue

Herbs/Plant Extracts

• Artichoke• Olive Leaf• Okra Pepsin• Chlorophyll• Milk Thistle

(Silymarin)• Berberine• Black Walnut• Indian Fire Tree Bark• Cranberry Extract

Co-Factors

• Co Q10

• NADH Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

Enzymes

• Amylase• Protease• Lipase• Cellulase• Invertase• Lactase• Phytase/Pectinase

• Maltase• Glucoamylase• Alpha Galactosidase• Phytase/Pectinase• Xylanase• Hemmicullulase• Beta Glucanase

Homeopathy/Vibrational Medicine

• Vaccine residuals• Neurotransmitters• Neuromodulators• Immune Modulators• Detoxification

Modulators• Yeast Eliminators• Liver Functioning• Cellular Energy• Pathogen Removal

Essential Oils

Neurotransmitter

Metabolic

Methylation

Gastro-Intestinal

Detoxification

ImmuneSystem

Optimal Health

Immune System

• Transfer Factor

• Moducare

• Cod Liver Oil

• Zinc

• Amino Acids

Immune Oils

• Cistus• Frankincense• Oregano• Idaho Tansy• Cumin

• Clove• Hyssop• Ravensara• Mountain Savory

Detoxification

• Artichoke Extract

• Silymarin (for stronger livers – adults only)

• Glutathione

• Glycine

• Calcium D-Glucarate

Detox Oils

• Peppermint

• Geranium

• Rosemary

• Roman Chamomile

• Fennel

• Helichrysum

• Blue Tansy

Gastro-Intestinal

• Probiotic• Digestive Enzymes• Yeast Eliminators (enzymes, tea,

vibrational remedies)• Okra Pepsin• Chlorophyll• Dermatrophin

PH Modulators

• Green Vegetables

• Okra Pepsin

• Chlorophyll

• Baking Soda

• Lemon

GI Oils

• Ginger

• Tarragon

• Juniper

• Anise

• Fennel

• Patchouli

• Lemongrass

Methylation

• B12

• Folinic Acid

• DMG

Metabolic

• Whole food sources

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Fatty Acids

Neurotransmitters

• Gluten and Casein-Free Diet

• Amino Acids

• Fatty Acids

• Homeopathy/Vibrational medicine

Brain Oils

• Vetiver• Frankincense• Sandalwood• Melissa• Cedarwood• Blue Cypress• Lavender• Helichrysum

Fillers

• Corn (fructose)• Soy• Propylene glycol• Methyl paraben• Shellac• Carnauba wax• Artificial colors• Artificial sweeteners

Customizing

#1 Priority

Multi Vitamin DisadvantageToo Much / Too Little

Customize

• Metabolic Testing• Compounding options• Continuously

changing• Peeling off layers of

the onion• Deficiency doesn’t

guarantee absorption

Betsy & John Hicks, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Delavan, WIWith additional offices in:

Auburn Hills, MIRoswell, GA

Murrysville, PACedar Rapids, IA

Lee’s Summit, MO

262-740-3000www.PathwaysMed.com