Prenatal Nutrition and Autism Risk: Key Insights from Recent Research*
Numerous studies have highlighted the important role of prenatal nutrition, particularly the use of multivitamins, folic acid, vitamin D, and fish intake, in reducing the likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children.
Studies have shown that prenatal multivitamins and folic acid supplement use, as well as adequate vitamin D and high fish intake, are all associated with a reduced likelihood of childhood autism diagnoses.”
— Dewan, P. (2024, July 18). Autism study finds link with pregnancy diet. Newsweek. Read more
The results confirm the protective effects of adequate vitamin supplementation from ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) risk.”
— Raghavan, R., Riley, A. W., Volk, H., et al. (2018). Maternal multivitamin intake, plasma folate and vitamin B12 levels and Autism Spectrum Disorder risk in offspring. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, 32(1), 100–111. DOI
Maternal daily intake of prenatal vitamins during the first month of pregnancy appears to be associated with reductions in recurrence of autism in high-risk families.”
— Schmidt, R. J., Iosif, A.-M., Guerrero Angel, E., & Ozono, S. (2019). Association of Maternal Prenatal Vitamin Use With Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder Recurrence in Young Siblings. JAMA Psychiatry, 76(4), 391–398. DOI
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