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Iron Deficiency Raises Chance Of Autism, Especially While Breastfeeding: Study notes - Scientists have suspected a link between iron deficiency and autism spectrum disorder for at least over a decade, when studies on children demonstrated that low iron can impair cognition. Dr. Rebecca J. Schmidt, of the University of California, Davis (US), says iron is crucial to early brain development, including neurotransmitter production and immune function. These areas have been associated with autism. More recently, iron-deficient rats performed more poorly in mazes. See more here: medicaldaily/iron-deficiency-raises-chance-autism-especially-while-breastfeeding-study-304218
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:48:41 +0000

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