# Autism and zinc deficiency in early development

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**Created:** [November 20, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/autism-and-zinc-deficiency-in-early-development/1075 "2018-11-20T21:36:08Z")\
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> **[Autism and zinc deficiency in early development: Mechanistic link found between...](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181109073034.htm)**
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> Autism has been associated with zinc deficiency in infancy. While it is not yet known whether zinc deficiency in early development causes autism, scientists have now found a mechanistic link. Their study connects zinc, autism risk genes and abnormal...

  
Autism has been associated with zinc deficiency in infancy. While it is not yet known whether zinc deficiency in early development causes autism, scientists have now found a mechanistic link. Their study connects zinc, autism risk genes and abnormal neuronal connections associated with autism spectrum disorders.