Autism linked to children with low Iron and vitamin D levels

[Scott Downey]

MSN

Millions of children with autism could unknowingly be suffering key vitamin deficiencies, research today suggested.

Studies have long shown those with the condition are five times more likely to be picky eaters and a fear of new foods than typically developing youngsters.

But little is still known about the impact of such diets.


Now, scientists from Singapore believe almost 40 per cent of autistic children could be deficient in vitamin D and iron.

The researchers, who assessed the dietary habits of over 240 children, also found more than 15 per cent with an iron deficiency had developed anemia—when the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to tissues.

Experts, who labelled the findings important, urged officials to consider implementing routine nutrition checks for children with autism.

Writing in the journal Nutrients, they said: 'Vitamin D and iron deficiencies were commonly detected in this study population of children with autism.

'Identifying the presence of such deficiencies and pursuing appropriate treatment for these can result in improvements in the overall health and development in these children.'

In the study, researchers discovered 36.5 per cent of the children, who were aged four on average, were deficient in vitamin D and 37.7 per cent had an iron deficiency.

 

[HealthyShape]

It is strange that so many mental and physical issues appeared in last few decades.

The hypothesis that it is something either in our changed environment or something nutritional seems to make sense.

 

[Rockerduck]

It is strange that so many mental and physical issues appeared in last few decades.

The hypothesis that it is something either in our changed environment or something nutritional seems to make sense.

It's called "fast food" and "junk food". As soon as mother's stopped cooking and started buying fast food, caused many problems as well as lack of exercise in children. Studies showed children who exercise in their younger years carries the health benefits into their older years.

 

[Scott Downey]

Vitamin D is super important for immune system and healthy living.
I should take my vitamin pills again.

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[HealthyShape]

Every vitamin, mineral, proteins etc. is super important... I guess it will be rather some systemic problem than just one or two specific things.

Generally poor nutrition and generally too much pollution.

 

[Scott Downey]

What Does Vitamin D Do?

Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because your body absorbs it during time spent outdoors. It’s also in some of the foods you eat. Here’s why you need it and how to get enough of it.

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What is vitamin D?​

Vitamin D, formally known as calciferol, is a fat-soluble nutrient that has two main responsibilities: helping calcium reach your bones (which keeps them strong) and supporting your immune system so it can fight off infections.

But an estimated 35% of adults have a vitamin D deficiency, and around the world, that number is much higher. Why? Because vitamin D is a little bit tricky — and harder to get enough of than you might expect.

“Our bodies make vitamin D from exposure to sun,” Peart explains. “It’s also naturally present in some foods, like salmon, and added to others, like milk. Depending on a few factors, like how sunny it is where you live, you might need a vitamin D supplement.”

 

[Rockerduck]

Vitamin D is super important for immune system and healthy living.
I should take my vitamin pills again.

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Vitamin D is crucial for overall health. It plays a significant role in:

• Bone health: It helps in the growth and development of bones and teeth, and is necessary for calcium absorption.
  
  3
• Immune function: Vitamin D supports the immune system, helping the body fight off infections.
  
  1
• Muscle function: It contributes to muscle function, which is important for overall mobility and strength.
  
  1
• Disease resistance: Adequate levels of vitamin D may improve resistance to certain diseases.
  
  1
  
  Getting enough vitamin D can be achieved through sunlight exposure, diet, and supplements if necessary.
  
  1

If you can step out into the sunlight for 30 minutes a day, you'll get plenty of natural vitamin D. As kids we stayed outside. Kids now days stay inside.

 

[Scott Downey]

Every vitamin, mineral, proteins etc. is super important... I guess it will be rather some systemic problem than just one or two specific things.

Generally poor nutrition and generally too much pollution.

35% of people are deficient in vitamin D in the USA, and it is worse in other places.

 

[Scott Downey]

If you can step out into the sunlight for 30 minutes a day, you'll get plenty of natural vitamin D. As kids we stayed outside. Kids now days stay inside.

I am outdoors a lot. But think about people who are elderly or in hospitals. They almost never get outside.