- Lutein-free diet
The Lutein-free diet is one of several specific
diets reported to be beneficial to people with autism spectrum disorders. It is based on the theory ofphagocytosis ofpigments first described by researchnutritionist Sandra Desorgher (DPsy.) The Lutein-free diet is also known as 'Sara's Diet' [Sara's Diet http://www.saras-autism-diet.freeservers.com/Diet/Saras_Diet_I.html]References
External Links
* [http://www.researchautism.net/interventionitem.ikml?f=sans&ra=77&infolevel=3&print Special Diets; from Research Autism Website]
* [http://members.fortunecity.com/sojmed/saras-diet/articles/phagositosis.html Phagositosis of pigments and pigment metabolites; pigment wastes in amniotic fluid]
* [http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=770 Autism: Dietary Treatment Options]
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