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Autism spectrum disorders are a group of developmental disabilitiescharacterized by diminished social interactions and delayed language, behavioural. Vitamin/mineral supplementation is beneficial in improving the nutritional and metabolic status of children with autism. Limited, selfrestricteddiets, nutritional insufficiency and metabolicimbalances may play a role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children. Vitamin B6 resulted in better eye contact,speech and self-stimulatorybehaviour in autistics children.Dimethylglycine (DMG)usually begins to show benefit after 1-4weeks. Calcium regulation in the body plays a major role in neuronal development and synaptic plasticity.Improved symptoms severity and sensory motor scores in autistic patients possibly due to interaction with dopamine synthesis; Vitamin C also has a strong effect on glutathione.zinc deficiency disturbances in ASD pathogenesis.Studies showed that most of children showing ASD symptoms had significant lowered zinc levels in their hair. Vitamin A also some markedimprovement in autism symptoms, such as language, eye contact, ability to socialize and sleep patterns, were improved. Keywords: autism, ASD, vitamin A, dopamine. |
