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A number of subscribers have asked whether other proteins besides gluten and
casein have been implicated in developmental delays, or whether it is a good
idea to try restricting additional proteins, pending scientific evidence.  I
forwarded this question to several researchers.  The following is Dr.
Reichelt's reply --- if anyone has additional information, please post it.

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Date: Tue, 22 Nov 1994 15:00:55 +0100
From: [log in to unmask] (Kalle Reichelt)
Subject: Diet

The only certainly established peptide problem so far is gliadin,gluten and
casein. However,people can be allergic (IgE mediated) to almost anything.
Opioids may also be formed from hemoglobin(hemoceptins) so I guess it is
better not to consume blood products.

For autistic children and schizophrenics it is best to stick with
gluten,gliadin and casein ,because that is what we have studied.After all
we all need proteins of some sort to develop normally and it is important
to warn against overenthusiastic slashing of this and that in an arbitrary
way.Growth is a good variable to monitor adequate nutrition.

There should always be a posyive identifiable reason for removing  any item
from the diet and preferably some scientific evidence.  Children all the way
up to puberty are quite adaptable in their CNS and two year olds definitely
so.

K. Reichelt
Pediatric Research Institute
N-0027 Oslo, Norway
Tel: +47 22 86 90 45
Fax: +47 22 86 91 17
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