Research advances in the role of vitamin D in autism spectrum disorders

Abstract:

The etiology and pathogenic mechanism of autism spectrum disorders(ASD) are still unclear.The relationship between vitamin D and ASD has drawn attention in recent years due to common vitamin D deficiency in children with ASD.This article reviews the peripheral blood levels of vitamin D in children with ASD, the possible reasons for hypovitamin D and its possible roles in the etiology of ASD and the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in ASD.