The Vitamin D Council is a nonprofit organization that works hard to end the epidemic of vitamin D deficiency around the world. This Council regularly provides updated information on the battle against autism and its latest findings are both astounding and full of hope. The most recent news comes out of Sweden and focuses on psychiatric outpatients. Recent research has shown that 10 adult patients with autism had the lowest vitamin D levels of any other group including those patients with schizophrenia and depression. Perhaps even more interesting is that the research showed that some patients with depression and schizophrenia seemed to improve when treated within average of about 4000 IU of vitamin D per day.
The research has also shown that mothers of autistic children have very low vitamin D levels as well. The data also shows that the vitamin D levels of mothers who gave birth to autistic children to be much lower than normal. Even more encouraging is that more and more scientists are getting on board with the vitamin D hypothesis. One of the most recent medical scientists to show support for this theory is Dr. Darryl Eyles of the University of Queensland. Dr. Eyles has gone on record as saying that this hypothesis is extremely parsimonious which has lent considerable weight to the research.
There has also been considerable research done that has shown pregnant women need about 5000 IU per day and that in getting that amount may actually decrease the chances of autism in their unborn children. Research has also shown that 5000 IU a day of vitamin C reduces competitions of pregnancy much more than it does for mothers whose intake does not exceed 2000 IU per day. Vitamin D is an extremely important vitamins during pregnancy and women should seek to take the right amount every day.
Of course before changing diets or introducing a higher or lower dosage vitamins into a diet you should first speak with a qualified medical professional such as a medical doctor or even an Orange County chiropractor. Medical health professionals will be able to help you determine what your body needs and what is best for your body so again, be sure to contact someone in the health industry before you implement any diet or lifestyle changes. You can reach the Orange County chiropractors at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center via e-mail or by phone at (949) 454-8811.
