Hypovitaminosis D in persons with Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.

Natalie K BoydJulia NguyenMellad M KhoshnoodTimothy JiangLina NguyenLorena MendezNoemi A SpinazziMelanie A ManningMichael S RafiiJonathan D Santoro

Published in: Journal of neurodevelopmental disorders (2023)

Individuals with DS were noted to have hypovitaminosis D in comparison to individuals with ASD and NT controls. Associations between vitamin D deficiency and high BMI, personal autoimmunity, and familial autoimmunity were present in individuals with DS.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
intellectual disability
body mass index
early onset
working memory