Research advances in the role of vitamin D in autism spectrum disorders.
- Author:
Ling SHAN
1
;
Xiao-Lan HU
;
Bing WANG
;
Fei-Yong JIA
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Neurology and Rehabilitation, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China. shanling19830605@163.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Autism Spectrum Disorder;
blood;
drug therapy;
Humans;
Vitamin D;
administration & dosage;
blood;
Vitamin D Deficiency;
blood;
drug therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
2016;18(2):183-188
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The etiology and pathogenic mechanism of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are still unclear. The relationship between vitamin D and ASD has drawn attention in recent years due to common vitamin D deficiency in children with ASD. This article reviews the peripheral blood levels of vitamin D in children with ASD, the possible reasons for hypovitamin D and its possible roles in the etiology of ASD and the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in ASD.
