Sulfate Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Autism

Autor/in	Williams, Richard J.
Titel	Sulfate Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Autism
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50 (2020) 1, S.153-161 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Williams, Richard J.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-019-04240-5
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Mothers; Pregnancy; Risk; Water; Differences; Regional Characteristics + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Mother; Mutter; Schwangerschaft; Risiko; Wasser; Unterscheiden; Regionaler Faktor
Abstract	This is a study of water and beverages consumed during pregnancy by mothers of children with autism. Materials included vials for water samples and a survey to describe the water and beverages. Samples were tested for sulfate and surveys evaluated for average daily levels. Results were stratified for selected regions of the United States. Areas with the highest rates of autism showed a trend toward lower levels of sulfate compared to areas with low rates of autism (28% sulfate, n = 45, p = 0.059). Severe autism was associated with low sulfate levels while mild symptoms were associated with higher levels of sulfate (- 0.32 correlation, n = 86, p [less than] 0.01). The results suggest that sulfate may be helpful in reducing both the incidence and severity of autism. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01