I think thi sounds a little odd to me. On average our diets are better now then in the past yet the Autisum nmbers are climbing. I think they would be better to look at additives which we have more of then past generations.

Good to take a multi vitamin mineral supplement when pregnant, just to be on the safe side. A good and healthy balanced diet is even more important.

Hmm, not so sure about this one.

I think it’s important to have a balanced diet and just eat lots of different things to make sure you get all of the different vitamins and minerals.

I think the consumption of preservatives is probably linked to the growing number of conditions and illness. People no longer eat real food and instead eat food products.

and yet mums that don’t eat and use drugs have healthy babies (other than having to be weaned off drugs)

Good to know. But until there is greater proof… Still better to be safe than sorry – stock up on thos vitamins ladies.

Better to get your vitamins and minerals from a wholefoods diet than from supplements which can be dangerous.

Interestingly, my hubby was on zinc supplements for the time we were trying to conceive and our son has autism. I think there’s still so much research to be done and this just confuses things. Last week there was some other link to autism. I think we need to be clear and sure.

It would be good to get results

Be interested in this study down the track and also whether this study will be furthered to see if it is a zinc deficiency that is also causing impairment of neurons in Alzheimer’s disease. Very few foods have zinc in them in my opinion. Only oysters come to mind

Another theory. At least researchers are looking into the causes.

Interesting. I remember reading that they thought a lack of vitamin D was responsible in 2016. I wonder if that research is still going.

WOw very interesting study who would have thought zinc deficiency might cause autism

I think when it comes to autism, scientists clutch at straws to diagnose it. This is out of context as there is only one study suggesting zinc deficiency and it isn’t founded on reputable results.

It is important for all pregnant women to ensure they are eating the right foods and taking supplements as necessary as prescribed by their doctor. This can ensure a happy healthy baby. Misuse of supplements can also be detrimental and articles like this encourage that.

Do I think its linked to autism? NO.

This needs more research.

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  • • mom93821 replied
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  Absolutely! Great care needs to be taken with the findings of any research. A lot of research needs to go into the results of research.

This is a fascinating theory/idea. Research like this is very exciting. I can’t wait to hear the outcomes of further research.

Everyday we are closer to finding out. Amazing what research can do

This would be interesting research to continue with.

I hate any article claiming to have a reason or cure for autism. Maybe there is no reason, no cure and no one to blame. Things just are.