In a message dated 12/5/99 7:12:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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 >They are doing this as a therapeutic measure, not as a way of
 >getting "enough" B vitamins -- B6 in particular -- into their
 >children.  In particular, they are basing their approach on the
 >research that suggests that megadoses of vitamin B can help
 >autistic children.  The amounts of B6 that they are using (if
 >they are, for example, following Rimland's protocol) is *far* in
 >excess of what is available in any diet, paleo or otherwise.
 >They are using the B6 as a *medicine*, not because they think a
 >natural diet will cure autism.
  >>
I hope not to offend anybody, but I don't think the paleo diet in and of
itself would have led to my daughter losing her diagnosis of autism. It was
the most important component, but she needs the extra B6/magnesium and B5. I
hope to be able to wean her from these, as well as the thyroid medication she
takes, but, for now, she needs them. She is five years old, and I need to
push the envelope to ensure her brain develops correctly, even if it means
non-paleo supplements and hormone therapy. I can't wait to see if diet alone
will cure her two or three years down the road. This is critical brain
development time. There are no second chances.

Patricia