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What Probiotic Supplement Would You Recommend?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Round Rock, TX

My daughter is almost 9 years old. She was diagnosed with Asperger's in 2012 and is being treated with OT and speech therapy. She is on a non-dairy, non-casein diet with limited gluten and no sweets. She has struggled her whole life with constipation. I've recently learned that GI problems are common in children with autism. I want to start her on a probiotic regimen to get her GI system regulated the way it should be. The problem is that there are so many probiotic supplements out there… read more

November 26, 2013
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Gut pro, klair therbiotic, VSL3 are all good multi strain probiotics with high CFU. With probiotics, one should rotate. Some of these have clinical studies on efficacy but hard to say what is going to help, so just need to keep trying. I would avoid probiotics that are soil based and form colonies (these have efficacy with respect to constipation but not natural for these to be in the gut). Do some stool testing to get an idea on the various strains.

November 26, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I have tried Serenity and in tune down the spine for agression/anxiety and focus. I think they take the edge off of the aggression, especially in my 4 year old. For him they work in a matter of minutes, he is way less negative and angry. He told me that he can feel a difference and he will often come and tell me if he needs more oils. I'm not sure if they have done a lot for my 11 year old, but I don't see him pulling his hair as much when I use the oils. I have also used balance oil on the bottom of their feet.

August 19, 2014
A MyAutismTeam Member

Before trying various probiotics have you considered a pediatric gastroentomologist? We see one and it was the only thing that helped my son. He would withhold going for up to 10days!!!! Miralax, fiber gummies, and fruit are your friends:)

November 27, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I meant to say also, that digestzen is helping with the extreme constipation my kids have too. It comes in soft gels and works really fast.

September 16, 2014
A MyAutismTeam Member

I just got vetiver and am going to try it as well. I have had wonderful results with the other oils I've tried. I hear that vetiver is another good one for spectrum and adhd. I have also tried cedarwood for night time, and it is helping my guys sleep.

September 16, 2014

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