Report Autism linked to lack of vitamin D during pregnancy, study finds

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That is the suggestion from a large study led by researchers at the Queensland Brain Institute.

An analysis of more than 4,000 blood samples from pregnant women and their children found those who were deficient in vitamin D had "significantly higher" scores on autism scales than those who had adequate vitamin D levels.

Lead author Professor John McGrath said the study found pregnant women with low vitamin D were more likely to have children with autistic traits by the age of six.

"Just as taking folate in pregnancy has reduced the incidence of spina bifida, the results of this study suggest that prenatal vitamin D supplements may reduce the incidence of autism," he said.

Read more here. (ABC)
 
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