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Has anyone tried Cinnamon (or Sodium Benzoate) for Autism?

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I have written several posts about Cinnamon and its metabolite Sodium Benzoate. I know that some readers are now using it for its cholesterol lowering and insulin sensitivity improving properties that were shown in the clinical trials I highlighted. Cinnamon and DJ-1 as a general Anti-Oxidant and perhaps Much More Is DJ-1 expression negatively associated with severity of Autism? If so, Sodium Benzoate (Cinnamon) may well be beneficial Sodium benzoate (Cinnamon) trialed for Schizophrenia (Adult-onset Autism) NMDAR hypo-function causing E/I imbalance in Autism and Schizophrenia – Baclofen, Sodium benzoate and Cinnamon (again) But has anyone tried it for autism? The first time I wrote about it I did acquire a big bag of the correct variety ( Cinnamomum verum or Ceylon Cinnamon) and also a bag of the very high flavanol ( epicatechin ) cocoa.  My cinnamon trial was limited to seeing what it looked/tasted like when added to the Polypill concoction Monty, aged 12 with ASD, drinks at brea...