What is Down syndrome? Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, is the most common chromosomal abnormality. Unlike other congenital conditions that have a deletion or mutation, individuals with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome 21. This extra chromosome causes “overexpression” of… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘antioxidants’
Case Study: Padiat. Praxis. 59: 703-708 (2001)
Physicians Recognize the Importance of Antioxidants in the Long Term Management of Down Syndrome A recent review published by Drs. Gert Lubec and Ephrem Engidawork of the Department of Pediatrics, University of Vienna (Journal of Neurology, 2002, Vol 249: 1347-1356)… Read More
Abstract no.: 776
Early intervention in down syndrome: The effect of antioxidants N.A. Meguid & S. Ismail The present study investigated the role of antioxidant nutritional support in conjunction with a training Portage programme designed to improve the capabilities of patients with Down… Read More
Case Study: Study Shows Benefits of Nutritional Supplementation in Down Syndrome
A new study of children with Down syndrome shows significant improvement in cognitive skills and behavior after nutritional supplementation with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Forty children with Down syndrome, along with an equal number of age- and sex- matched controls,… Read More