Zinc and Autism

 More than a decade ago, I studied hair test patterns (Tissue Mineral Analysis) of autistic patients.  This was before I suspected that I was on the spectrum.  One common pattern that I observed was that almost everyone on the spectrum had a BADLY unbalanced Zinc/Copper ratio.  Usually, it was the Zinc that was low.  The Copper may have read high, but it was often bio unavailable.  

As for me, that pattern didn't show up until later, after I made a real effort to detox.  The Hulda Clark Liver cleanse that I did several times dumped toxic Copper out of my organs and into the tissues. Thus, my ratio fell way below normal.  I know that Malic Acid detoxifies Aluminum, which definitely played a role in my autoimmune reactions.  I wonder if it has any effect on Copper.  Does toxic Copper have any effect on autoimmune disease?  I suspect that the answer is yes.  I'll update this after more research.  

I tried to supplement with Zinc in the past, with unhappy results.  Usually, it triggered a need for another pill such as Chromium or Vitamin C.  I could not take one or the other.  It had to be both or neither and I chose the latter.  More recently, I was completely intolerant to Zinc UNLESS I had enough Malic Acid.

This really pisses me off!  It's a stretch to say that the solution was right in front of me but I couldn't tolerate it because of autoimmune reactions.  However, it is certain that a big piece of the puzzle was withheld from me until very recently.  At the age of 45, even if I ultimately do get healed, it's too late!  I'll never know how good I could have been if I had been fully healthy in my prime.  

As of now, I still have an insatiable need for Zinc.  Caffeine interferes with its absorption so the need may diminish if I ever can quit that stuff for good.  I have limited tolerance for adrenal support.  Taurine is not a game changer but I did see significant gains from it.  Stay tuned for updates.