Does Tylenol Cause Autism?
If you have not noticed, this emotionally fueled topic has gone viral with many differing opinions. In hopes to offer some insight, I thought I would share my two cents as a Nurse Practitioner and a mother to be.
Tylenol is known to deplete glutathione in the body and at certain doses can be harmful on the liver.
Glutathione plays many roles in the body, one of which is that it helps the body detox heavy metals & toxic substances and helps the body metabolize and utilize certain nutrients. It is found in the liver.
In pregnancy, a mother’s liver plays many roles when it comes to the health of her baby, including neurological health.
Kiddos with autism tend to struggle with lower levels of glutathione, as well as other nutrient deficiencies...
Glutathione also plays a role in
a process called methylation by maintaining SAM levels and protecting b12. A deficiency can hinder methylation in the body, which plays a role in autism.
Does that mean
Tylenol is the root cause to autism?
No... and I think we have to be careful with the way things are stated & avoid placing blame on mothers & doctors doing their best.
And as they love to say “correlation does not equal causation,” however, could it be certain causations are being missed due to not being studied or questioned enough?
Being willing to pause, put puzzle pieces together, look at the bigger picture and view the body as a whole includes getting curious about the safety & the role certain meds may play, even if they have been considered first line treatment for “years.”
Just because something has been practiced for years does not make it rooted in science or safety.
and I wish more health care providers and mothers were open to this discussion, rather than having a knee jerk reaction and becoming instantly defensive or calling those who question certain approaches to health “quacks.”
This should encourage us to dive deeper into the root causes of autism and view the body as a whole, & start considering the role of things like MTHFR, oxidative stress, genetics, methylation, heavy metals, & nutrient deficiencies caused by certain medications & choices.
While I believe you could do everything right and still give birth to a baby with autism, I hope questioning the use of Tylenol is the first step to opening the door to deeper conversations and changing how we view the body.
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Helpful Resources:
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-jul-05-sci-tylenol5-story.html
https://www.babycenter.com/health/medicine-and-first-aid/whats-the-difference-between-acetaminophen-and-ibuprofen_12376
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15878691/
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