How do various vitamins, such as vitamin D, vitamin B12, and folate, relate to the occurrence and severity of autism symptoms? Additionally, what are the potential implications for nutritional interventions and the management of ASD in pediatric populations?
The intervention of various vitamins such as vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate, calcium and others is really needed by children with ASD, considering that they follow a diet that does not consume milk, flour, sugar, corn, soybeans, vegetables and fruit. which contains high levels of phenols and various chemical flavors, colorings, flavorings, food preservatives
There various nutritional component that plays role in brain developement and improvement of congnitive function
VITAMIN D have shown its role learning, solving problems and ultimately congnitive development.
Calcium is also involved is brain development furthmore it's involvement in neuronal transmissions at synapses may play key role in ASD.
B9 and B12 role DNA synthesis and hence brain development, links them to ASD.
Hence to prevent and manage ASD it must be made sure that these nutrients
Here are some dietary sources for these nutrients that can be taken by children!
Vitamin D:
Fatty fish such as salmon, orange juice, breakfast cereals etc
Calcium:
Dairy products milk yogurt etc
Leafy green vegetables like spinach.
Folate:
Again spinach is a good source plus add legumes as well.
B12:
Mainly animal food products like beef chicken fish provide some healthy amount of B12.
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