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04/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Omega 3s and GLA found to help ease symptoms of autism in toddlers born pre-term

A pilot study by Ohio-based researchers suggested that omega-3 oils and gamma linoleic acids (GLA) could help reduce the symptoms of autisms in toddlers born as pre-term babies, reported NutraIngredients. The research team performed their initial experiment at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Their testing encompassed toddlers who were born highly pre-term. They published their findings […]

01/06/2018 / By Russel Davis

Taking vitamins during pregnancy reduces risk of autism by 73%, improves baby’s overall health, new study shows

Taking vitamin supplements before, during, and after pregnancy may reduce the risk of autism spectrum disorder and significantly improve the baby’s overall health, according to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry. A team of researchers at the University of Haifa in Israel followed 43,500 Israeli children born between 2003 and 2007 […]

06/07/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Not getting enough manganese and zinc during pregnancy found to increase risk of autism in newborns

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – a developmental disability that causes serious social, behavioral and communication issues – is on the rise in the United States. In fact, rates of autism have increased by 1,000 percent since 1990. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in 68 children is now diagnosed […]

03/26/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Can Vitamin D help prevent autism?

High vitamin D intake during pregnancy may result in a lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder in children, according to a recent Australian study. Researchers at the University of Queensland utilized a widely acceptable autism model in mice. The mice showed adverse symptoms such as abnormal behavior and basic learning and social interaction deficits, the […]

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