Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other officials announced on Sept. 22 that acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, may be associated with autism, a disorder with a wide range of symptoms. They also said that folinic acid, also known as leucovorin, looks like a promising therapy for autism.
Here’s what to know about the new announcement, autism, and folinic acid.
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Officials said the available evidence is sufficient with regard to acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) and neurodevelopmental disorders to issue a new warning against using acetaminophen during pregnancy.