Recent studies have shown that consuming more than 300 milligrams of caffeine a day will increase ones chances of a miscarriage, and based on studies on animals, high levels of caffeine may also cause birth defects, preterm delivery, reduced fertility and low birth weight.
Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and one of the most common genetic disorders associated with autism. The signs and symptoms of fragile X syndrome can vary between individuals, and symptoms in males are usually more significant than in females. The syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 3,600 males and 1 in 4,000-6,000 females.
Have you heard of fragile X syndrome? If not, youâre not the only one. Most people would be surprised to learn that itâs the most common identified cause of inherited intellectual disability. Fragile X syndrome is also the most common known cause of autism or autism spectrum disorders. Even the vast majority of individuals who have fragile X syndrome have not been diagnosed, and family members who carry the trait are completely unaware that their unborn children could also be at risk.