Benefits of Vitamin C in Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder which can affect the social interactions and communications. It is characterized by strange and repetitive behavior. Autism can be caused by several reasons including genetic and environmental factors, certain infections during pregnancy (e.g. Rubella), and using Valproic acid, Alcohol or Cocaine during pregnancy. Although there is still no cure for autism, but some autistic children can live independently and somehow recovered from the complications of this unknown disease. On the other hand, except genetic background, other risk factors are in our hands to control.
Vitamin C is a water soluble and most popular antioxidant vitamin. Recent scientific evidences have indicated that administration of Vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases. There are also some evidences that Vitamin C can play a neuroprotective role for neurodegenerative disease patients. Regarding to the results of recent investigations on autism, immune system and in particular inflammation in both peripheral and central immune systems are involved in the pathophysiology of this disease. Meanwhile, there is a strong believe that autism is a condition in which there is an oxidative damage condition and the footprint of free radicals is obvious. And so, with respect to all above facts, anti-oxidants like Vitamin C could help.
From the other aspect, in autistic children several reasons including chronic diarrhea or constipation, gastrointestinal inflammation, and a tendency to restrict food choices could make them prone to Vitamin deficiency and so, the administration of essential vitamins could be helpful.
Results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled study has explored the effectiveness of Vitamin C as a therapy for autism. However, based on several unknown features of autism there is still a great need to work on these patient’s lifestyle and nutrition.
What can be surely concluded here is that the daily consumption of Vitamin C in children could help moderating disease related complications. According to the age of the children to develop the manifestation of autism disorder (3 years old) 15 mg per day of Vitamin C would be beneficial.
ATTENTION: NOAH Vitamin C is 100% natural and organic Vitamin C. However, the dosage form (Capsule) is NOT appropriate for kids and so, please provide your kids with more suitable dosage forms like liquid dosage forms or fruits juice.
Further Readings:
https://autismcanada.org/#home-row-1
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/autisms-reach






