A study linking autism with vitamin D deficiency has sparked calls for greater supplement use during pregnancy. The Australian-led study found pregnant women with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have children with autistic traits.
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Early tests suggest lack of vitamin D could be autism factor
Study author Professor John McGrath examines samples (SBS)
A study linking autism with vitamin D deficiency has sparked calls for greater supplement use during pregnancy. The Australian-led study found pregnant women with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have children with autistic traits.
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By Yin Wu
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