India, July 10 -- Published in LabMed Discovery journal, a new study from Egypt suggests that a special form of vitamin D3 called nanoemulsion may help improve symptoms in children with autism.
In the study, 80 children aged 3 to 6 with autism were split into two groups. One group received nanoemulsion vitamin D3, while the other got a regular vitamin D supplement for six months.
Vitamin D comes in two main forms - D2, found in plants, and D3, found in foods like milk and egg yolks, and made by the body when exposed to sunlight. D3 is considered more effective at boosting vitamin D levels in the body.
Before and after the six months, researchers measured the children's vitamin D levels and tracked changes in their behavior, social skills...