The role and impact of abnormal vitamin levels in autism spectrum disorders.
Food Funct
; 15(3): 1099-1115, 2024 Feb 05.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38221882
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder with a predominance of social behavioral disorders, has increased dramatically in various countries in recent decades. The interplay between genetic and environmental factors is believed to underlie ASD pathogenesis. Recent analyses have shown that abnormal vitamin levels in early life are associated with an increased risk of autism. As essential substances for growth and development, vitamins have been shown to have significant benefits for the nervous and immune systems. However, it is unknown whether certain vitamin types influence the emergence or manifestation of ASD symptoms. Several studies have focused on vitamin levels in children with autism, and neurotypical children have provided different insights into the types of vitamins and their intake. Here, we review the mechanisms and significance of several vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, and K) that are closely associated with the development of ASD in order to prevent, mitigate, and treat ASD. Efforts have been made to discover and develop new indicators for nutritional assessment of children with ASD to play a greater role in the early detection of ASD and therapeutic remission after diagnosis.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Autistic Disorder
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Food Funct
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
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