Higher Levels of Several Toxic Metals Found in Children With Autism

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RESEARCH Higher Levels of Several Toxic Metals Found in Children With Autism       sciencedaily.com Researchers report that children with autism had higher levels of several toxic metals in their blood and urine compared to typical children.       In a recently published study in the journal Biological Trace Element Research, Arizona State University researchers report that children with autism had higher levels of several toxic metals in their blood and urine compared to typical children. The study involved 55 children with autism ages 5-16 years compared to 44 controls of similar age and gender.       The autism group had significantly higher levels of lead in their red blood cells (+41 percent) and significantly higher urinary levels of lead (+74 percent), thallium (+77 percent), tin (+115 percent), and tungsten (+44 percent). Lead, thallium, tin, and tungsten are toxic metals that can impair brain development and function, and also interfere with the normal functioning of other body organs and systems.       A statistical analysis was conducted to determine if the levels of toxic metals were associated with autism severity, using three different scales of autism severity. It was found that 38-47 percent of the variation of autism severity was associated with the level of several toxic metals, with cadmium and mercury being the most strongly associated.       In the paper about the study, the authors state "We hypothesize that reducing early exposure to toxic metals may help ameliorate symptoms of autism, and treatment to remove toxic metals may reduce symptoms of autism; these hypotheses need further exploration, as there is a growing body of research to support it." For rest of today's SAR click here: www.sarnet.org/frm/forsar.htm Today's SAR newslist is human compiled and provided through the support of paid subscriptions.                    - THANK YOU - $35 for 1 year - or free! www.sarnet.org

In This Issue: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RESEARCH Higher Levels of Several Toxic Metals Found in Children With Autism Girls May Be Protected Against Autism, Scientists Find 'Network' Analysis of Brain May Explain Features of Autism UC Davis MIND Institute Study Finds a New Role for Microglia Ultrasound Reveals Autism Risk at Birth, Study Finds BPA May Affect the Developing Brain by Disrupting Gene Regulation TREATMENT Virtual Boy Teaches Autistic Children Social Skills New Book On Autism Treatment PEOPLE Winnipeg Teen With Autism Communicates Through Art New Hampshire Child Predator to Appeal 160-Year Sentence RTA Attackers Sentenced To Prison For Beating An Autistic Man POLITICS Bill Would Require Nebraska Insurers To Pay For Autism Treatment Hundreds Attend Autism Support Day At Georgia Capitol EDUCATION Special Needs Student Abused in Texas, More Calls For Cameras In The Classroom   'Schafer Autism Report' Now an App on iPhone, iPad and Droid!     DO SOMETHING ABOUT AUTISM NOW . . . Read, then Forward the Schafer Autism Report. $35 for 1 year - or free! www.sarnet.org Hundreds of Local Autism Events Web / Everywhere Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Web / Everywhere Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Web / Everywhere Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Web / Everywhere Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Web / Everywhere Now's the perfect time to order your free Puzzle Piece kits and launch an autism awareness campaign in your community. When we raise the funding necessary, ARI will see that important research is done, including the large-scale, independent study of vaccinated vs. unvaccinated children Click here. SAR Back Issues The Autism Community Supports the Schafer Autism Report . . . Read, then Forward the Schafer Autism Report. $35 for 1 year - or free! www.sarnet.org Biomedical Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders Scientific References and Abstracts www.autismbiomed.com

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