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In addition, there are certain tests that are good to take as a baseline before you<br />

bring in methylation supports at Step Two. These can either be undertaken at<br />

the beginning of Step One, during Step One, or at the very beginning of Step<br />

Two. At the minimum, it’s good to do a urine amino acid test and a metabolic<br />

analysis (or OAT) profile. If you run this test through my office, It will be held<br />

until your Nutrigenomic test results arrive, and then it will be used to fine-tune<br />

your recommendations.<br />

You can also retest to find out if supplementation is producing the results you<br />

seek.<br />

The liver, stomach, pancreas, and intestinal tract function interactively. That’s<br />

why problems in one of these digestive organs can create imbalances in other<br />

organs. Although I won’t touch on the wide range of interactions, certain ones<br />

are critical in addressing detoxification.<br />

The Liver<br />

The liver is one of the most important organs of the body, working to metabolize<br />

carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It stores vitamins and minerals and contains<br />

regulatory mechanisms for healthy blood sugar and hormonal levels. The liver<br />

also produces bile, a key player in the elimination of digestive waste. Most critically,<br />

the liver is a central site for bodily detoxification.<br />

A healthy liver makes enzymes used to efficiently detoxify the entire body. The<br />

liver also contains the highest bodily levels of glutathione, one of the body’s most<br />

powerful antioxidants. Glutathione is essential for both the Phase I and Phase<br />

II detoxification systems of the liver. Unfortunately, glutamate can reduce the<br />

liver’s stores of glutathione. In addition, infection, inflammation, and low levels<br />

of the mineral, magnesium can also lower glutathione. Fortunately, certain herbs<br />

and other supplements are very helpful for maintaining liver health. Further, addressing<br />

mutations in Step Two should also help the body to create glutathione.<br />

You can elect to use the supports suggested, as well as take certain optional lab<br />

tests listed below.<br />

Liver Support:<br />

Liver Support RNA (a few drops daily)<br />

Milk thistle<br />

Rosemary<br />

Dandelion root<br />

Quercetin<br />

B Complex (depending on Nutrigenomics for COMT and CBS)<br />

104 Autism: Pathways to Recovery

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