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Could supplements during pregnancy reduce autism risks?
Research suggests that carnitine deficiency during pregnancy increases the risk of a child having an autism spectrum disorder.
Zhigang Xie is an Assistant Research Scientist at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Texas A&M University.