Mercury in corn syrup

scansmom
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:12:07 +0000

I had the same thought as AMom2 re increases in autism (although we of course we do not yet understand what triggers it in some but not in others). My own “theory” is that epigenetics plays a big role too and this “finding” would certainly support this idea (eg, in this case, it would be argued that not only might the corn syrup in foods eaten by small children effect them, but also the corn syrup consumed by the parent might actually change the DNA that is then passed on to their offspring and although the amount may not be toxic enough to effect the parent it mgiht easily effect an embryo. Of course we still do not understand how/when autism is triggered and why in some offspring and not in others - although we are certainly seeing more and instances of siblings being effected by autism spectrum disorders).

I have also heard anecdotal accounts (not related to autism) that removing corn syrup from your diet is one of the best things you can do to improve numerous ailments and overall health.