[nikos1121]

I’m wondering if the cause of autism is not Tylenol, but it is the absence of Folate.

[Red Badger]

That’s the 64 Billion dollar question.

We never had any autistic children in schools in the 50’s or 60’s. Even into the early 70’s it wasn’t a ‘thing’.

Now, every family has one.......................

[neverevergiveup]

As you are referencing, folate is essentially for normal development and neurogenesis. That said, they routinely prescribe prenatal vitamins with folate, and this spike in autism seems to have occurred after the emphasis on getting enough folate during pregnancy. I’m not saying it can’t be playing a role, but I wonder why now?

[bgill]

If it is from lack of folate, then autism would have been worse in years past with poorer diets.

I do know acetaminophen does a bad number on me so won’t have it in the house and have to tell doctors when I have to have procedures despite their eye rolls. Glad to see it being studied.

[Dr. Sivana]

I’m wondering if the cause of autism is not Tylenol, but it is the absence of Folate.

Regulations require Folate in some for m (usually Folic Acid) to be added to all processed wheat and rice made in the U.S.

Unfortunately, since that was implemented, it has been discovered that a small but significant percentage of people have the MTFR gene mutation that means that not only can they NOT process the Folic Acid, but that the Folic Acid inhibits the processing of Folate from other sources. I have a family member with four out of four (the worst) MTFR mutation. While he is NOT autistic, the folic acid contributed to numerous other health problems. So, gluten free or whole grain or imported wheat (read the label!) is a necessity for him. Nutrition can be tricky in some people.