Episode 484: ADHD, Autism & Oxidative Stress

Naturally Nourished

Ali Miller RD

Nutrition, Health & Fitness:nutrition, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 668 Ratings

🗓️ 2 March 2026

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

Are ADHD and autism purely genetic and neurological, or could oxidative stress be a missing piece of the puzzle? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we unpack the growing conversation around how excessive oxidative burden and low antioxidant status may influence brain chemistry, behavior, and symptom expression. We explore how modern inputs like environmental exposures, dietary patterns, metabolic stress, and toxin load can contribute to neurological inflammation and why looking upstream at root drivers can shift how we approach support strategies. We also break down what actually helps lower oxidative stress in practical, sustainable ways, from stabilizing blood sugar and prioritizing protein to increasing antioxidant-rich produce and targeted nutrient support. This conversation connects the dots between physiology and daily habits, giving you tangible tools to support neurological resilience, mood regulation, and cognitive function using food-as-medicine. Also in this episode: Episode 138 Autism, ADHD and Functional Pediatrics with Guest Dr. Emily Gutierrez Episode 201 Autism and ADHD: A Functional Approach Symptoms and presentation of ADHD & Autism Prevalence of ADHD & Autism Conventional treatment of ADHD & Autism Multiavail Kids B Complex Root Causes of ADHD & Autism Genetics Episode 214 Genetic SNP Review and Medical Autonomy Blood Sugar Balance A Ketogenic Diet and the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder Whey Protect A modified ketogenic gluten-free diet with MCT improves behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder Kids Essentials Bundle EPA DHA Liquid Microbiome Imbalance Kids Biotic Restore Baseline Probiotic Antioxidant Status NAC & Glutathione A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of Oral N-Acetylcysteine in Children with Autism - PMC The potential role of the antioxidant and detoxification properties of glutathione in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis Sulforaphane Chemical derived from broccoli sprouts shows promise in treating autism The effect of sulforaphane on autism spectrum disorder: systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC Heavy Metals 10 Day Detox Micronutrient Panel Supplements for Support Cellular Antiox Relax and Regulate Kids Essentials Bundle Calm and Clear Sponsors for this episode: This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code NATURALLY to save at fondbonebroth.com and check out their new demi glace and duck fat!

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Naturally Nourished Podcast that delivers cutting-edge food is medicine solutions for optimal health.
0:12.8	Ali Miller is a nutrition expert sought up by the media in America's top medical institutes
0:18.3	for her revolutionary functional medicine interventions.
0:22.6	From disease treatment to prevention, every episode will empower you with ways to put yourself
0:28.3	back in control of your health. Please know, the topic is discussed are for educational purposes
0:35.1	only. Now welcome, Integrative Dietitians,
0:39.1	Ali Miller and her co-host Becky You.
0:42.7	Welcome to episode 484 of the Naturally Nourished Podcast.
0:46.6	Today we are talking about ADHD,
0:48.6	autism, and the oxidative stress connection.
0:52.2	We've covered ADHD and autism previously in episodes 138 and 201, but today we're
0:58.9	revisiting these topics with a deeper focus on why oxidative stress matters and how we can
1:04.8	reduce this via diet, lifestyle, and strategic supplementation.
1:09.5	Yes, it's goodness, been over five years since we've addressed this topic directly.
1:14.5	And I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I am not a fan of labels in the world
1:21.6	of functional medicine.
1:23.2	In fact, we were just getting rocking with our naturally nourished mentorship.
1:28.6	And I was asked about lupus that has a unique blood marker to diagnose positive.
1:33.3	I think all too often when we focus on a disease label and not the individual symptom expression
1:39.8	of the complex individual that is alive and thriving in front of us, that we can overlook things,
1:46.6	we can get to algorithmic, and we can also reiterate the condition as a disease or a problem.
1:53.6	And so when I'm working with pediatrics, adolescents, and teens, I really like to focus more
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