Autistique Antioxidant Body Cream by Health Pro Labs
Autistique 2.0 is a formulation of neurological nutrients that focus on rebuilding the methylation pathway in children with autism. Methylation is the primary mechanism by which the body eliminates heavy metals and toxins from the body. Research studies have confirmed that mercury found in children with autism has actually disrupted the natural metabolic process of methylation.
Until Dr. Leo Kanner described his first case at John Hopkins University in 1938, autism was referred to as Childhood Schizophrenia. It was also relatively rare until 1960 although this may be due in part to improved diagnostic techniques and to changes in the diagnostic criteria.
Prior to 1980 the occurrence of autism was 3 to 5 per 10,000 births. The number doubled between 1980 and 1985. By 1997 the total occurrence had increased by a factor of ten to 30 to 35 per 10,000 births. Currently, it is estimated that autism affects 1 in every 166 people and is four times more prevalent in males than females.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders is now used to describe the syndrome because manifestations vary from child to child. The diagnostic criteria for autism are complicated. The subject must fulfill eight of the following sixteen characteristics to be diagnosed:
Marked lack of awareness of the existence of feelings of
others
Absence of, or abnormal seeking of comfort at times of
distress
Absence of, or impaired imitation
Impairment in making peer
relationships
No mode of communication such as communicative babbling,
facial expression, gesture, mime or spoken language
Abnormal nonverbal
communication with eye to eye gaze, facial expressions or body
posture
Absent imaginative activity: play acting, adult roles, fantasy
characters, lack of interest in imaginary events
Abnormalities in speech
production: volume, pitch, stress, rate, rhythm and intonation
Impairment in
ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with others despite adequate
speech
Stereotyped body movements: hand flicking, twisting, spinning, head
banging, complex whole body movements
Persistent preoccupation with parts of
objects
Marked distress with changes in trivial aspects of environment such
as a vase being moved from its usual spot
Unreasonable insistence on
following routines in precise detail
Markedly restricted range of interests
and a preoccupation with one narrow interest
Onset during infancy or
childhood
Until studies in the 1970s proved otherwise, parents of autistic children had to cope with the stigma that autism was caused by poor parenting, mental illness, and or genetics. The cause still eludes researchers. There does appear to be a genetic predisposition and evidence that the toxins produced by our post industrial revolution are linked to the increased incidence of autism spectrum disorders. In a 1975 NIH study of 55,908 pregnancies, 14 children had infantile autism. The chemical occupational exposure of the mothers of these children was extremely high.
Whatever factors are involved causes alterations to the immune system, the sensory nervous system, the brain, and often the gastrointestinal tract as well. Dr. Waring in England found that the liver in 90 percent of autistic children does not detoxify normally due to a low level of an enzyme. A 1998 study by Dr. Edelson in Atlanta, GA published in Toxicology and Industrial Health, volume 14, #6, found that 100 percent of the subjects in the study had abnormal liver detoxification, abnormal (activated) immune system, abnormal nutritional deficiencies, abnormal neurotransmitters and 95 percent had abnormal toxic chemical blood levels.
Parents of autistic children are faced with the daunting task of sifting through a mountain of treatment modalities to and the combination to help their child. Behavioral and educational techniques play a large role in improving the day-to-day functioning of the child. The dietary, biomedical and alternative treatments are also a maze because like the syndrome itself, one size does not fit all.
Autistique is a transdermal antioxidant cream which bypasses the liver and goes directly into the bloodstream. Applying a cream to the soles of the feet (the best absorption site) or behind the knees or inner thighs is almost a joy compared to getting a two-year-old to eat food spiked with vitamin/mineral powder!
The main ingredients are:
Thiamin Tetrahydrofurfuryl
Disulfide (vitamin B1), is the synthetic, fat soluble form of thiamin.
Thiamin plays a key role in the body's production of energy, the digestion of
carbohydrates, regulates nervous system function, muscle and heart function,
stabilizes the appetite, promotes growth and good muscle tone. 1/4 teaspoon
contains 50 mg (500 mg oral equivalence).
Phosphatidylcholine is the most abundant phospholipid component in all cells. Most people normally ingest 3 to 6 grams of phosphatidylcholine a day through eggs, soy and meats. Vegetables, fruits and grains contain very little lecithin. 1/4 teaspoon contains 24 mg (240 mg oral equivalence).
Acetyl L Carnitine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the brain, liver and kidney. It and carnitine shuttle acetyl groups and fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production. The acetyl group of acety-l-carnitine is used to form acetyl-CoA, the most important intermediary in the generation of energy from amino acids, fats, and carbohydrates; and is also used to make the important brain chemical acetylcholine. 1/4 teaspoon contains 25 mg (250 mg oral equivalence).
Pyridoxine HCL (vitamin B6) is necessary for the synthesis and breakdown of amino acids, the building blocks of protein; aids in fat and carbohydrate metabolism; aids in the formation of antibodies; maintains the central nervous system; promotes healthy skin; helps maintain the balance of sodium and phosphorous in the body. 1/4 teaspoon contains 25 mg (250 mg oral equivalence).
Alpha Lipoic Acid is an important antioxidant that is both fat-soluble and water soluble. Because of this, ALA is sometimes called the universal antioxidant. ALA provides antioxidant protection throughout the body. It facilitates the production of energy in cells and enhances the effectiveness of other antioxidants, regenerating vitamins C and E. It reduces the toxicity of mercury, cadmium, lead, and excess copper, manganese, and zinc. ALA can also bring about increases in cellular glutathione levels. 1/4 teaspoon contains 12 mg (120 mg oral equivalence).
Vitamin E Succinate is the esterfied form of alpha tocopherol succinate. The other vitamin E compound is the esterfied form of alpha tocopheryl acetate. Neither of these forms has any antioxidant activity until converted to alpha tocopherol in the body, but they are much more stable with respect to storage time and temperature than the unesterfied forms. Moreover, while the acetate form is rapidly activated within the body, activation of the succinate form is slower. The succinate form appears to access and benefit areas of the tissues that are unavailable to the other forms. For this reason, alpha tocopherol succinate is often regarded as a distinctly different and beneficial compound. Alpha tocopherol succinate appears to have longer half-life in the body, and does not interfere with vitamin A or K absorption. 1/4 teaspoon contains 6 mg (60 mg oral equivalence). Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is the lipid soluble form of vitamin C. 1/4 teaspoon contains 6 mg (60 mg oral equivalence).
Retinyl Palmitate , a derivative of vitamin A, converts to retinoic acid at the cell site using an enzyme in the skin. 1/4 teaspoon contains 1.176 mg (11.76 mg oral equivalence). In International Units 1/4 teaspoon contains 3920 I.U.
Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) is a micronutrient, a water soluble compound of the B vitamin family. The other B vitamins cannot be stored, but B12 can be stored in the liver and kidneys for long periods. B12 is required for the proper synthesis of DNA which controls the healthy formation of new cells throughout the body. B12 supports the action of vitamin C and is necessary for the proper digestion and absorption of foods, protein synthesis, and the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. B12 prevents nerve damage by contributing to the formation of the myelin sheath; maintains fertility; and helps promote normal growth and development in children. B12 is poorly absorbed in the stomach. 1/4 teaspoon contains 500 mcg (5000 mcg oral equivalence).
Several clinical studies found that half of the subjects who received vitamin B supplementation had improvements in symptoms. We hope Autistique will improve the symptoms in a child you care about.
As with all changes to the multidimensional treatment of a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, it is highly recommended that you discuss the change with your child's healthcare professional before using Autistique.
Ingredients
Deionized Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides,
Thiamin Tetrahydrofurfuryl Disulfide, Simugel (Plant Based Thickener),
Phosphatidylcholine, Acetyl L Carnitine, Pyridoxine HCL, Lipoic Acid,
Phenoxyethanol, Vitamin E Succinate, Tetra-hexyldecyl Ascorbate, Lemon Verbena
Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Methylcobalamin, Xantham Gum.
Suggested Use
Gently massage 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon (about the
size of a 2 peas) of cream into thin-skinned body areas which will not be
exposed to sunlight (i.e., inner thighs, soles of feet) in the morning and
before retiring or as directed by your healthcare provider.
Store in a cool place after opening out of direct sunlight.