The effect of vitamin D supplementation in treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Bingbing Li, Yiran Xu, Xiaoli Zhang, Lingling Zhang, Yanan Wu, Xiaoyang Wang, Changlian Zhu
Abstract
Vitamin D supplementation appears to be beneficial for hyperactivity but not for core symptoms or other co-existing behaviors and conditions of ASD. Future RCTs with large sample sizes examining the effect of vitamin D supplementation on ASD among individuals with low serum vitamin D levels at baseline are needed.
Topics & Concepts
Meta-analysisAutismRandomized controlled trialAutism spectrum disorderSystematic reviewMedicinePsychologyPediatricsClinical psychologyMEDLINEPsychiatryInternal medicineBiologyBiochemistryChild Nutrition and Feeding IssuesAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchEating Disorders and Behaviors