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“Autism spectrum disorder affects around one percent of children worldwide and has few established preventive strategies. A new synthesis of existing research examined whether commonly recommended prenatal supplements might influence this risk by comparing autism diagnoses in children whose mothers did or did not take them.”

“I published a paper on how vitamin D regulates serotonin and how this may be relevant for autism since serotonin acts as a brain morphogen during early brain development shaping the structure and wiring of the brain.”

“Evidence suggests estrogen is neuroprotective, and low levels of estrogen contribute to cognitive dysfunction. Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, behavioral problems, and poor communication.”

“Researchers in Taiwan tested whether a mixture of dietary nutrients could improve brain function and behavior in mouse models of autism. The team studied male mice that carried a mutation in one of three autism-associated genes (Tbr1, Nf1, or Cttnbp2) along with littermates without the corresponding mutation.”

“Obesity in mothers has been linked to autism risk in children, but it's still unclear whether that risk begins during pregnancy or even earlier. Using a controlled assisted reproduction model, a new study separated the effects of obesity before conception from those during pregnancy.”

“Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, behavioral problems, and poor communication. Autism typically manifests in early childhood and is slightly more common among boys than girls.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores blood tests to track health, statin alternatives, mitochondrial supplements, and vitamin B12 and autism risk in her latest Q&A.

“Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition characterized by impaired social interaction, behavioral problems, and poor communication. The disorder typically manifests in early childhood and is slightly more common among boys than girls.”

“Higher levels of an oxidation biomarker and certain sugar-modified compounds called advanced glycation end products were found in the plasma from children with autism spectrum disorder. The biomarkers may also shed some light on some contributing factors for autism including oxidative stress.”

“A new study found sulforaphane (found in broccoli sprouts) improved behavior and social responsiveness in children with autism spectrum disorder. It also found that clinical improvements were correlated with two urinary metabolites known to be involved in redox metabolism, which sulforaphane is known to affect.”