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ArticleNeuropsychopharmacology reports2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dietary Intake of Vitamin E.

Khadijeh Abbasi Mobarakeh, Zahra Mahmoudi, Zahra Mousavi, Masoomeh Ataei Kachooei, Somayyeh Bararnia Adabi, Samira Bahoo Sele Nabi, Mahdi Moradi, Zahra Saeedirad, Saeideh Mohammadi, Seyed Ali Namakian Yazdi and 4 more

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Khadijeh Abbasi MobarakehDepartment of Community Nutrition, Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Zahra MahmoudiSchool of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Zahra MousaviNursing and Midwifery, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
Masoomeh Ataei KachooeiFaculty of Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
Somayyeh Bararnia AdabiStudent Research Commite, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
Samira Bahoo Sele NabiIslamic Azad University, Roudehen Branch, Roudehen, Iran.
Mahdi MoradiDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran.
Zahra SaeediradStudent Research Committee, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Saeideh MohammadiZanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Seyed Ali Namakian YazdiFaculty of Medical Sciences and Technologies, Azad Islamic University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Barbod AlhoueiStudent Research Committee, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Narjes Ashouri MirsadeghiDepartment of Community Nutrition, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, School of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Saeid DoaeiDepartment of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1337-4963
Maryam GholamalizadehNational Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Abstract

backgroundAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complicated condition that affects brain development, possibly caused by genetics and environmental factors. Individuals with ASD manifest a lack of balance between pathways that cause oxidative stress and levels of anti-oxidant agents. However, the association between ASD and dietary intake of antioxidants, such as vitamin E, is not yet clear.

objectivesThis study aimed to compare the dietary vitamin E intake in children with ASD and typically developing (TD) children.

methodsTotally, 110 individuals with ASD from 5 to 15 years were selected as the case group and 110 TD children of the same age group were selected as the control group. The (GARS 2) was used to confirm the participants' ASD diagnoses. The food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used for collecting the required information on the child's diet. The Nutritionist IV software was used to evaluate the intake of different types of vitamin E.

resultA significantly lower intake of dietary vitamin E was observed in individuals with ASD relative to the control group (15.66 ± 12.72 vs. 28.60 ± 10.85 mg/day, p > 0.001). After adjusting for confounders such as age, gender, mother's age, Body Mass Index (BMI), and diet, decreased vitamin E intake was associated with an increased risk of developing ASD (OR = 0.90, 95% CI: 0.85-0.94, p < 0.001).

conclusionAn increased intake of vitamin E may be associated with a decreased risk of ASD. Further research is required to confirm this finding.

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AntioxidantsAutism Spectrum DisorderDietVitamin EAdolescentCase-Control StudiesChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMaleAntioxidantsVitamin Eautism spectrum disorderdietary intakevitamin E

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