Episode Details

Are ADHD and autism purely genetic and neurological, or could oxidative stress be a missing piece of the puzzle? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we unpack the growing conversation around how excessive oxidative burden and low antioxidant status may influence brain chemistry, behavior, and symptom expression. We explore how modern inputs like environmental exposures, dietary patterns, metabolic stress, and toxin load can contribute to neurological inflammation and why looking upstream at root drivers can shift how we approach support strategies.

We also break down what actually helps lower oxidative stress in practical, sustainable ways, from stabilizing blood sugar and prioritizing protein to increasing antioxidant-rich produce and targeted nutrient support. This conversation connects the dots between physiology and daily habits, giving you tangible tools to support neurological resilience, mood regulation, and cognitive function using food-as-medicine. 

Also in this episode: 

• • Episode 138 Autism, ADHD and Functional Pediatrics with Guest Dr. Emily Gutierrez 
  • Episode 201 Autism and ADHD: A Functional Approach
  • Symptoms and presentation of ADHD & Autism
  • Prevalence of ADHD & Autism
  • Conventional treatment of ADHD & Autism
    • Multiavail Kids
    • B Complex
  • Root Causes of ADHD & Autism
    • Genetics
      • Episode 214 Genetic SNP Review and Medical Autonomy
    • Blood Sugar Balance
      • A Ketogenic Diet and the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
      • Whey Protect
      • A modified ketogenic gluten-free diet with MCT improves behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder
      • Kids Essentials Bundle
      • EPA DHA Liquid
    • Microbiome Imbalance
      • Kids Biotic
      • Restore Baseline Probiotic 
    • Antioxidant Status
      • NAC & Glutathione
        • A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of Oral N-Acetylcysteine in Children with Autism - PMC
        • The potential role of the antioxidant and detoxification properties of glutathione in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
      • Sulforaphane

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