Study finds that Vitamin D deficiency is linked to autism

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Correlation is not causation.

Where are those charts that show that cancer rates are directly proportional to the publishing of Steven King novels? Someone must have them handy on there computer.

Its time for America to start understanding science enough to stop making BS assumptions when we see a study.

I think some Aspies are deficient in vitamin D because we tend to go outside less due to the way autism affects us. We tend to prefer more indoor activities & we have sensitivities to people, noise, & temperature.

"alterations in the gut microbiome may play a pathophysiological role in human brain diseases, including autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain" - gut microbes and the brain

Anyone heard anything more about this?

^^^definitely heard that.

According to my genetic profile, I have a VDR mutation as did both my parents. This means we are very prone to the deficiency. I developed scoliosis as a young teenager. Most of my health problems are neurological and immunological. Even here in Florida where I spend most of my time outdoors, my D levels can get very low, verified by regular blood tests.

Those of us not prone to black or white thinking may perhaps realize that epigenetics and genetics are behind all kinds of neurological disorders, and that when a corrolation is made, it may help us both manage and prevent future problems. I hope more studies are done. The simple addition of more daylight and supplementation has made a world of difference in my own health.

Thanks for the article!

I saw it was a "yahoo" article, I immediately closed the tab lol

I've always had a vitamin D deficiency. I always chalked it up to not going into the sun. I once even went so far as to put black plastic trash bags on my bedroom window to keep out the sun. (It was the middle of winter and when the sun reflected off the snow, it REALLY hurt my eyes. I was entrusted to look out for and care for the goat and the other outdoor pets while my parents went to go see my brother's wife have her baby in another state. I just fed them at night because the sun reflecting off the snow was REALLY painful when it hit my eyes. Anyhow, I've never really been fond of the sun (my dad always called me a "vampire") and lead a practically nocturnal life until very recently. (I probably could go nocturnal again if I had a good reason too). But anyhow, I always thought the not getting enough vitamin D was because I refused to go into the sun.

I think autism is cause by a deficientcy of banality.





Common sense is for common people.

I recently read this study and found myself once again scratching my head wondering, what more absurd ideas will people come up with to explain the potential cause of all autistic related disorders. Seriously, quite trying to look for the cause and rather spend your time trying to help people deal with many of the difficulties that one has to deal with in life.