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PART ONE
PART TWO
PART THREE
HOW TO READ THIS BOOK.. 19
PREFACE.. 24
INTRODUCTION.. 29
Biochemical Imbalances Create a Neurological Disorder 31
PART ONE.. 35
Genetics, Environmental, and Biochemical Factors 35
The Etiology of Autism: Genetics and Environmental 36
Toxins Can Alter Genetics. 41
Environment and Biochemistry: Effects upon each other 43
GENETICS. 48
G-Alpha Protein Defect. 52
Polymorphisms Associated with Methylation 53
Other Polymorphisms. 55
Epigenetics and DNA Methylation.. 56
Family History and Common Disorders. 60
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS and BIOCHEMICAL IMPACT 69
Mercury Toxicity.. 69
Types of Mercury. 69
Effects of Mercury. 72
Mercury in Autism.. 75
Sources of Exposure. 81
Other Heavy Metals. 94
Environmental Toxins. 99
Vaccinations and Immune Function.. 100
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccination. 106
Measles. 107
Congenital Rubella. 113
DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) Vaccination 114
Candida Overgrowth.. 117
Ear Infections/Antibiotics. 125
Food Sensitivities. 126
Methylation, Transsulfuration, and Sulfation 133
Transsulfuration. 147
Sulfation. 153
Sulfate and Sulfation in Systems Impaired in Autism 167
Sulfate and Detoxification. 168
Sulfate in Gut and Brain Permeability. 171
Sulfate and Digestion. 174
Sulfate and Neurodevelopment 178
Sulfate and Immune Function. 181
COMMON PHYSIOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS IN ASD 183
Liver and Detoxification.. 183
Liver function. 183
Detoxification in Autism.. 185
Immune System and Inflammation.. 186
Immune System.. 186
Inflammation and Immune Function in Autism.. 186
Asthma. 188
GI Tract and Digestion.. 189
Digestive Function in Autism.. 189
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