ATP May Be The MISSING PIECE

Welcome to Episode 331 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, I’m joined once again by my good friend Bob Miller, founder of Functional Genomic Analysis and the NutriGenetic Research Institute. ATP is the energy our cells need to do their jobs. And Bob’s latest research raises an intriguing possibility: inadequate ATP may help explain how biological issues that can seem completely separate are actually interconnected. We explore glutamate and the astrocytes responsible for clearing it, the ATP-dependent sodium-potassium pump, mitochondrial function, iron-sulfur clusters, oxidative stress, calcium regulation, and the vicious feedback loops that can develop when cellular energy production is compromised. The key is not to reduce autism to a single cause. As Bob emphasizes, different children can arrive at similar challenges through very different biological pathways. His hypothesis is that ATP may be an important piece that helps connect many of those pathways. This is primarily an audio podcast, but Bob shares a number of visuals that can make these concepts easier to understand. You can watch the full episode video using the link in the References in this Episode section below. The secret this week is… ATP May Be The MISSING PIECE You'll Discover: Why ATP Matters To Every Cell (2:11) How ATP May Affect Glutamate Clearance (10:06) How A Vicious Cycle Can Develop (18:07) Why There May Be Many Paths To The Same Problem (28:42) Why Low ATP Doesn't Necessarily Look Like Low Energy (39:21) About Our Guest: Robert Miller, BCTN, ANWPB, is a Board-Certified Traditional Naturopath specializing in genetic-specific nutrition. He is the founder of Functional Genomic Analysis and the NutriGenetic Research Institute and has spent years researching relationships among genetic variants, environmental factors, and complex health challenges. Bob founded the NutriGenetic Research Institute in 2015 to support genetic research and has presented multiple phases of research on genetic variants and chronic Lyme disease at ILADS conferences. He is also the creator of Functional Genomic Analysis, software designed to organize and analyze genetic SNPs for functional health professionals. tolhealth.com/about-us/ References in this Episode: Watch the Full Episode Video: https://elevatehowyounavigate.com/video/bob-miller Functional Genomic Analysis Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.