Hidden risks in plain sight: New research reveals how children with autism can suffer life-altering vitamin deficiencies despite appearing healthy, urging a rethink of routine nutritional screening.
Review: The Increasing Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the U.S. and Its Implications for Pediatric Micronutrient Status: A Narrative Review of Case Reports and Series. Image Credit: Marko Novkov / Shutterstock
In a recent review article in the journal Nutrients, researchers in the United States explored micronutrient deficiencies (other than isolated vitamin C deficiency, though cases where vitamin C deficiency co-occurred with other deficiencies were included) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
They identified 44 cases discussed in 27 studies and found that deficiencies in…