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January 2018 PMID 27868194

Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in children with autism spectrum disorder.

Khaled Saad, Ahmed A Abdel-Rahman, Yasser M Elserogy, Abdulrahman A Al-Atram, Amira A El-Houfey, Hisham A-K Othman, Geir Bjørklund, Feiyong Jia, Mauricio A Urbina, Mohamed Gamil M Abo-Elela, Faisal-Alkhateeb Ahmad, Khaled A Abd El-Baseer, Ahmed E Ahmed, Ahmad M Abdel-Salam

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The discussions demonstrate uncertainty and skepticism, especially with mentions of retractions from reputable journals and individuals sharing about the study's retraction, such as 'the Editors no longer have confidence in the findings.' Words like 'retracted' and expressions like 'faith in VD, not' reveal a cautious tone and lack of strong influence from the publication. The tone reflects disillusionment and criticism rather than broad acceptance or impact.

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Most posts express skepticism or highlight issues, such as the retraction of the original publication, indicating disagreement with the findings.

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Discussions are somewhat neutral, with some users commenting on the topic but not showing strong enthusiasm.

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Overall, comments seem to be surface-level reactions like noting retractions, with limited deep analysis or discussion of the study details.

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Given the retraction and expressed doubts, the discussions seem to have little influence on current scientific or clinical practice.

Abstract in brief

  • This study is a double-blinded randomized controlled trial involving 109 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which found that vitamin D3 supplementation for 4 months significantly improved core autism symptoms without causing adverse effects, suggesting that vitamin D could be a safe and effective treatment option.
  • The research measured serum vitamin D levels and autism severity before and after treatment and used standardized tools like CARS, ABC, SRS, and ATEC to evaluate improvements, finding notable symptom reductions in the vitamin D group but not in the placebo group.
  • The study highlights the potential of vitamin D supplementation as a beneficial intervention for children with ASD, emphasizing its safety, tolerability, and possible role in managing core symptoms, although further research is suggested to confirm these findings.
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afcp
@afcp_01 · X

おや、自閉スペクトラム症の子どもに対するビタミンD投与についての論文が、撤回になっているな。やれやれ。 "Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in children with autism spectrum disorder" https://t.co/wLqWMwMYbq

May 6, 2019 · 28 likes · 9 shares · 36,052 followers View post →
かぽ
@thecure2392 · X

ちなみにビタミンDで自閉症が改善された記事は撤回されているけど、ビタミンDはマグネシウムと切っても切れない関係だから摂るに超したことはないよ。 (サプリで摂る場合1日5000IUまで、ビタミンKと合わせて摂る) https://t.co/7DyeQ4xUyr

Apr 27, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 83,648 followers View post →
Toshiyuki Horie｜堀江 俊之
@ToshiyukiHorie · X

@nutrition_facts This article has been retracted, unfortunately, but my faith in VD, not.☀️ https://t.co/mPs3mTDTb2

Apr 25, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 25,114 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in children with autism spectrum disorder https://t.co/Hcslo0p6Xh "the Editors no longer have confidence in the findings reported in the original paper."

May 14, 2019 · 3 likes · 4,992 followers View post →
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@just_autist · X

@YannLe_Strat https://t.co/zpbW13lhFj Y'a pas mal d études pour le TSA. Après j'ai du mal à comprendre la lenteur de ce genre d'études, quand on sait même juste ce que peut déclencher une carence de magnésium, je ne comprends pas que la première intention ne soit pas la recherche de carences

May 19, 2025 · 1 like · 584 followers View post →
scite Reference Check
@sciterefcheck · X

We've detected a paper from Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience that cites a retracted paper post-retraction. Citing paper: https://t.co/sWWzdgQnW8 Retracted paper: https://t.co/fAV022YLl9

Jun 10, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 531 followers View post →

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Just Autist カロ
@just_autist · X

@YannLe_Strat https://t.co/zpbW13lhFj Y'a pas mal d études pour le TSA. Après j'ai du mal à comprendre la lenteur de ce genre d'études, quand on sait même juste ce que peut déclencher une carence de magnésium, je ne comprends pas que la première intention ne soit pas la recherche de carences

May 19, 2025 · 1 like · 584 followers View post →
scite Reference Check
@sciterefcheck · X

We've detected a paper from Concilium that cites a retracted paper post-retraction. Citing paper: https://t.co/sAAJ3gziMw Retracted paper: https://t.co/fAV022YLl9

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Scite
@Scite · X

RT @sciterefcheck: We've detected a paper from Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience that cites a retracted paper post-retraction. Citing p…

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scite Reference Check
@sciterefcheck · X

We've detected a paper from Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience that cites a retracted paper post-retraction. Citing paper: https://t.co/sWWzdgQnW8 Retracted paper: https://t.co/fAV022YLl9

Jun 10, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 531 followers View post →
Customized Autism Treatment
@TaliEngor · X

כיצד ויטמין D מצליח להפחית תסמיני אוטיזם? מצורף מחקר RCT כפול שעסק ביעילות של ויטמין D3 בחולי ASD מתוך אתר הספרייה הלאומית לרפואה של ארצות הברית הנמנית עם המכונים הלאומיים לבריאות של ארצות הברית (National Library of Medicine). https://t.co/MuiVgNG8M0

May 31, 2022 · 29 followers View post →
scite Reference Check
@sciterefcheck · X

We've detected a paper from Nutrients that cites a retracted paper post-retraction. Citing paper: https://t.co/tjVn6GraV6 Retracted paper: https://t.co/fAV023fOn9

Apr 25, 2022 · 531 followers View post →
たっきぃバルボア
@TakyBalboa · X

RT @srognx65: ちなみにビタミンDで自閉症が改善された記事は撤回されているけど、ビタミンDはマグネシウムと切っても切れない関係だから摂るに超したことはないよ。 (サプリで摂る場合1日5000IUまで、ビタミンKと合わせて摂る) https://t.co/7DyeQ4…

Apr 27, 2021 · 1 share · 986 followers View post →
かぽ
@thecure2392 · X

ちなみにビタミンDで自閉症が改善された記事は撤回されているけど、ビタミンDはマグネシウムと切っても切れない関係だから摂るに超したことはないよ。 (サプリで摂る場合1日5000IUまで、ビタミンKと合わせて摂る) https://t.co/7DyeQ4xUyr

Apr 27, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 83,648 followers View post →
LAN FITNESS
@LAN_FITNESS · X

RT @ToshiyukiHorie: @nutrition_facts This article has been retracted, unfortunately, but my faith in VD, not.☀️ https://t.co/mPs3mTDTb2

Apr 26, 2021 · 4 shares · 58 followers View post →
TEAM LAN
@TEAM_LAN · X

RT @ToshiyukiHorie: @nutrition_facts This article has been retracted, unfortunately, but my faith in VD, not.☀️ https://t.co/mPs3mTDTb2

Apr 26, 2021 · 4 shares · 15,873 followers View post →
PICO
@msmiminta · X

RT @ToshiyukiHorie: @nutrition_facts This article has been retracted, unfortunately, but my faith in VD, not.☀️ https://t.co/mPs3mTDTb2

Apr 26, 2021 · 4 shares · 856 followers View post →
Toshiyuki Horie｜堀江 俊之
@ToshiyukiHorie · X

@nutrition_facts This article has been retracted, unfortunately, but my faith in VD, not.☀️ https://t.co/mPs3mTDTb2

Apr 25, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 25,114 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in children with autism spectrum disorder https://t.co/Hcslo0p6Xh "the Editors no longer have confidence in the findings reported in the original paper."

May 14, 2019 · 3 likes · 4,992 followers View post →
denkitendenkiten
@denkitendenki · X

RT @afcp_01: おや、自閉スペクトラム症の子どもに対するビタミンD投与についての論文が、撤回になっているな。やれやれ。 "Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in c…

May 8, 2019 · 9 shares · 299 followers View post →
Rouen
@Trinity_13 · X

RT @afcp_01: おや、自閉スペクトラム症の子どもに対するビタミンD投与についての論文が、撤回になっているな。やれやれ。 "Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in c…

May 8, 2019 · 9 shares · 2,457 followers View post →
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@sofvot · X

RT @afcp_01: おや、自閉スペクトラム症の子どもに対するビタミンD投与についての論文が、撤回になっているな。やれやれ。 "Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in c…

May 7, 2019 · 9 shares · 903 followers View post →
Science Blotter
@SciBlotter · X

Journal of Child Psychology "Retracted: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin ..." https://t.co/R2MC8NebfB @PubPeer https://t.co/ITHGmEipRo

May 6, 2019 · 118 followers View post →
kingstone
@king1234stone · X

RT @afcp_01: おや、自閉スペクトラム症の子どもに対するビタミンD投与についての論文が、撤回になっているな。やれやれ。 "Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in c…

May 6, 2019 · 9 shares · 3,424 followers View post →
散歩ミカン
@sanpo_mikan · X

RT @afcp_01: おや、自閉スペクトラム症の子どもに対するビタミンD投与についての論文が、撤回になっているな。やれやれ。 "Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in c…

May 6, 2019 · 9 shares · 339 followers View post →
なまけろ
@N356A · X

RT @afcp_01: おや、自閉スペクトラム症の子どもに対するビタミンD投与についての論文が、撤回になっているな。やれやれ。 "Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in c…

May 6, 2019 · 9 shares · 56 followers View post →
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@kobepsy · X

RT @afcp_01: おや、自閉スペクトラム症の子どもに対するビタミンD投与についての論文が、撤回になっているな。やれやれ。 "Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in c…

May 6, 2019 · 9 shares · 1,074 followers View post →
afcp
@afcp_01 · X

おや、自閉スペクトラム症の子どもに対するビタミンD投与についての論文が、撤回になっているな。やれやれ。 "Retraction: Randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation in children with autism spectrum disorder" https://t.co/wLqWMwMYbq

May 6, 2019 · 28 likes · 9 shares · 36,052 followers View post →
Care In Chiropractic
@CareInChiro · X

Vitamin D might be my favorite. Supplementation of vitamin D was well tolerated by the ASD children. The daily doses used in the therapy group was 300 IU vitamin D3/kg/day, not to exceed 5,000 IU/day. The autism... https://t.co/8ZdWUtxxr5

Jan 23, 2019 · 352 followers View post →