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July 10, 2025

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May 9, 2024

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Study: Vitamin D is the Clue to More Autism Spectrum Disorder in Boys

December 14, 2020

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Australia—New research from The University of Queensland (UQ) determined that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy caused an increase in testosterone in the developing brain of male rats, leading the researchers to suggest that deficiency in Vitamin D on the mother's side could explain why Autism spectrum disorder is three times...

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Study: Guar Fiber May Improve Constipation in Autistic Children

April 29, 2019

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Kyoto, Japan—A pilot study has found that soluble guar fiber may improve both constipation and irritability in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a press release. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemical Nutrition. Researchers at the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine gave 13 children...

Coenzyme Q10 and Autism

July 2, 2018

Jaqui Karr

Navigating through the supplements aisle can be a harrowing experience. There are big claims on labels, though some have no proven repeatable results and are sold with interesting fine print. We’ll skip shiny labels and go straight to the science. If a certain supplement can show consistent results when carried...

Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Help Reduce the Risk of Autism

December 29, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

A recent population-based, long term cohort study conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health studied the correlation between folic acid supplementation and the risk of autistic traits in children exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in utero. Children exposed to AEDs in utero have an increased risk of exhibiting autistic...