A few children become quite wild and aggressive when just starting B6. If any of these side effects occurs, cut back the dosage temporarily, and make sure the vitamin is accompanied with the correct amount of magnesium. Many people who are taking B6 for PDDs use a multiple-B supplement. These are readily available. Antioxidants Antioxidants scavenge the bloodstream for particles called free radicals.
Free radicals wreak havoc by damaging cells and causing inflammation of tissues.
If autistic spectrum disorders have an autoimmune cause, it stands to reason that antioxidants could be important for keeping the patient's immune system in balance. People with celiac disease have a hard time getting enough A, and often experience a deficiency of this vitamin. Actual vitamin C deficiency, known as scurvy, is mighty rare these days. One population in which it does occur, however, is people who start using megadoses of C and then suddenly stop. The acidic nature of ascorbic acid can also contribute to kidney stones.