Gut Issues and Solutions

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Are gut issues common in people on the spectrum? Indigestion, constipation, malabsorption, bloating, etc.

I've had gut issues my whole life. I experimented with supplements, herbs, and foods, including B1, ghee, hydration, fiber, castor oil, and magnesium oxide (500–1,000 mg). The only thing that alleviated my symptoms was vitamin D; no more bloating or indigestion, and less constipation.
I'm not 100% better, but I feel relaxed and can finally focus and sit still for hours if needed.

I read that people on the spectrum can't absorb vitamin B9 properly, and leucovorin (a form of B9) can help those who can't.

Autism has no physical issues, otherwise it would be much easier and quicker to diagnose.

I don't have gut issues. Most NTs I know often complain of indigestion and heartburn and gas, but I don't get all that. I can eat very late at night and not have any affects in the night.

I do get constipated though, but it doesn't cause any issues for me. It might be because I don't really have a routine, so my digestive system doesn't either. Also my mother got constipation too and she was NT.

Autistic children more prone to stomach issues, study finds

Caused by stress and anxiety maybe, not a direct cause from autism itself.

Stomach problems are a common comorbid likely because we're prone to anxiety. I have IBS myself and I get indigestion and that sort of thing quite alot despite having a good diet. I think I get stressed out easily and it makes me s**t weird.

Is stress the cause of gut issues, or are gut issues the cause of stress, or is it a vicious cycle?

I've been searching for decades for a solution to my gut issues, and I had no idea vitamin D was what I needed. There might be other deficiencies, but so far it's been two months without gut issues, which means it's not a placebo effect. I tested doses from 500 IU to 5,000 IU a day, and all of them reduced both gut issues and stress.

Okay not best ..for recommending but a product called multidophilus by Solaray company 24 covers most all the gut bacteria needed in the colon. once every other day then after a week down to once a week. then see if you are better
long term experience with plain goatmilk Kefir add stevia if needed. Then a product called Natto can help give relief.
Worse case for me was to use Comfrey tea once a day for about a week, then, 2x aweek depending on how you feel .
in addition incase of possible ulcer situation.. in addition to above ,took me along time to test each of these.
Careful of ant acids .. can cause there own issues . If you just have have coffee please add teaspoon of baking soda to it before drinking it. best wishes . these worked for me.

My gut issues were mostly psychosomatic or consistently hormonal.

I had accidentally solved the former.
The latter is still a mystery.

There are changes in reactions throughout the years, but my diet practically never changed.


The most I'd do for alleviating further gut issues is either timing, amount, and certain types of food that reacts to my gut.

Like for example; turns out I'm somehow lactose intolerant and I just happened to be addicted to chocolates.
Or that, even if my gut doesn't like milk or worsens gut related issues, my body somewhat needed it in certain hormonal phases to alleviate symptoms outside gut related issues.


Supplements and medications also couldn't seem to work out and only take it on and off, nothing was effective for me save for a very few that's usually nothing to do with solving gut issues.

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According to The End of Mental Illness by Dr. Amen, certain deficiencies (such as B1, B6, B9, B12, and D) are common in people who experience mental health issues.

Another issue I ran into was being Gluten intolerant and sometimes lactose issues. Steamed veggies also helped me.btw

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