Low vitamin D levels in autistic children not due to decreased sun exposure or less dietary vitamin D

A new study suggests that low vitamin D status in autistic children is not a result from decreased sun exposure or dietary intake of vitamin D.

Maternal vitamin D deficiency linked with autism risk in children

A new study suggests that gestational vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of autism-related traits in offspring.

Vitamin D supplementation improves autism in children, according to new study

A recent randomized controlled trial discovered that daily vitamin D supplementation improved autism symptoms among children.

Randomized controlled trial suggests vitamin D improves autism symptoms

In a soon to be published RCT, researchers discover that vitamin D supplementation improves autism symptoms in children.

Case report: autistic child with severe vitamin D toxicity

The British Medical Journal recently reported on a vitamin D toxicity case of a four-year old child with autism.

Animal study suggests vitamin D may help prevent and treat autistic symptoms

Dr. Cannell discusses a recent study that found vitamin D supplementation significantly reduced pathological markers of autism in rats.

Strong association of autism spectrum disorders and low vitamin D levels confirmed in meta-analysis

Researchers in the Netherlands and China released a meta-analysis of the 11 studies published to date on 25(OH)D in ASD and controls.

Dear Dr. Cannell: improved autism symptoms in one week

A father shares the improvement of his son’s ASD symptoms after only one week of high dose vitamin D supplementation.

Research finds a link between rickets and the prevalence of autism

Dr. Cannell discusses the current research that has found a link between vitamin D deficient rickets and the prevalence of autism.

Case report: vitamin D supplementation improves symptoms of autism

Dr. Cannell discusses a case report that found high doses of vitamin D supplementation improved autism symptoms in a toddler.