For those interested, papers are available online that report the results of studies related to the key health areas where Teknon has the potential to positively impact special needs children.
Nourishing Your Special Needs Child’s Metabolic Health
Research shows that metabolic dysfunction and imbalances in the gut microbiome are frequent concerns for Special Needs Children.
These symptoms often fall under the umbrella of Metabolic Syndrome—a cluster of conditions that signal deeper metabolic issues. This includes high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol levels, and central obesity. But the impact goes beyond physical health: a sluggish metabolism can impair focus, memory, attention, and overall cognitive performance.
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Diet for the Metabolic Health of a Special Needs Child
The Human Gut Microbiome: A Potential Contributor to Special Needs Children’s Condition
Studies have found that when the gut’s balance of bacteria is “off,” it may also affect the brain, emotions, and social behaviors.
While scientists don’t yet fully understand the exact link, they believe the gut and brain are closely connected through what’s called the microbiota-gut-brain axis.
Read: The Gut-Brain Connection in Children with Special Needs
How Diabetes Damages the Heart at a Cellular Level
This is the first study to examine human heart tissue from patients with both ischemic cardiomyopathy (a leading cause of heart failure) and type 2 diabetes. The findings demonstrate that diabetes doesn’t simply raise the risk of heart disease—it actively rewires how the heart produces energy, adapts to stress, and maintains its pumping function.
Find out how Diabetes and Heart Damage
New CDC Data Shows US Teens have Blood Sugar Problems
A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens has
prediabetes (or insulin resistance), putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems.
Recent data indicate that about 32.7% of U.S. adolescents aged 12 to 17 have blood sugar problems, which translates to approximately 8.4 million young people. The prevalence of this among teenagers has more than doubled in recent years, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures.
Read More US Teens and Blood Sugar Problems
Diet for Metabolic Health
When metabolism is sluggish, it affects far more than weight or blood sugar. It can also impair focus, memory, attention, and overall brain function. The good news is that with the right nutrition, metabolic health can be supported and even improved.
Nutrition as the Foundation of Health: What Are the Key Principles for Metabolic Health?
Could Your Special Needs Child Have a Metabolic Dysfunction?
There are a lot of studies done that show that a large percentage of Special Needs Children have metabolic dysfunction. If those problems exist, addressing them would improve a child’s quality of life.
So, how do you know if this is the case? What symptoms are there of metabolic dysfunction?
Here is an article regarding the conditions and symptoms that indicate metabolic dysfunction. Symptoms of Metabolic Dysfunction
Belly Fat could be a Warning Sign for a Special Needs Health Problem
Did you know that for many of these kids, there could be a hidden problem affecting their health—something called metabolic dysfunction? You’ve probably heard the word “metabolism” before, but what does it really mean for a child’s health?
Belly fat isn’t just about how you look—it’s often a sign that your metabolism isn’t working as it should. Abdominal obesity is one of these symptoms that tells you that the metabolism has been impaired. It’s a symptom.
Read: Belly Fat is a Warning Sign
Gut Health & Autoimmune Disorders: What’s the Connection?
Your immune system is your body’s built-in security team. It’s designed to spot anything that doesn’t belong (like viruses, bacteria, or toxins) and send out white blood cells to neutralize the threat.
But sometimes, that security team gets confused. Instead of protecting you, it starts attacking your own healthy cells. That’s what happens in autoimmune disorders — and there are more than 80 different types of them.
Learn more and what things you can do to address this.
Abdominal Obesity or Belly Fat & Metabolism
Obesity, especially belly fat, is a symptom of the Metabolic Syndrome, which is a cluster of conditions that tell you something isn’t right with your metabolism.
There seems to be a dangerous trend. People are seeking quick metabolic solutions to weight loss through medications
How does metabolism really affect your weight?
Read more at Obesity or Belly Fat and Metabolism