Conventional medical wisdom holds that Down syndrome is an untreatable, fixed condition. However, scientific research has suggested that DS is a progressive, metabolic, degenerative disease which, if left untreated, leads to poor health, mental retardation and ultimately premature death. Parents turning to national organizations for support and information after a prenatal diagnosis, or after a child is born with DS are given neither full disclosure of the known metabolic consequences of DS nor the potential benefits of targeted nutritional intervention.
More research is needed.
Until research is completed which scientifically demonstrates the efficacy of targeted nutritional intervention, neither national organizations nor medical professionals will support this important therapy. The unborn will continue to die and patients with DS, continue to be at risk for deteriorating health and cognition. It is well documented in scientific literature that DS, when left untreated, does lead to serious health complications. TNI is a nutritional supplement designed specifically for patients with DS to help balance metabolism disrupted by the extra 21st chromosome. Initial reports from parents, physicians and therapists, though anecdotal, indicates that TNI is indeed beneficial.