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Experts Explore Link Between Vitamin D and Childhood Disorders

Posted March 4th, 2013 by Nora Tarte

Vitamins and Minerals

Experts Explore Link Between Vitamin D and Childhood Disorders
By Nora Tarte
Copywriter
Kirkman Group, Inc.

Recent studies suggest that there may be a correlation between vitamin D levels and autism diagnoses. While there may be some truth to the theories, experts are calling for more research to be done.

Multiple studies show that children diagnosed with autism have lower vitamin D levels than those without; and lower vitamin D levels were associated with more severe autism, according to a study in Saudi Arabiai.

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