Acetaminophen and Autism: Is there a link? Plus Kennedy News & Views and more
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Acetaminophen and Autism
The connection appears to be real, but how can we find out with certainty?
By William Parker, PhD
In March of 2017, scientists from Duke, Harvard and the University of Colorado published a surprising article with a simple premise: Based on available evidence, it seems likely that acetaminophen (paracetamol) exposure during early childhood, sometime between birth and the age of about five or maybe six years, is responsible for many cases of autism. But the study team was very clear in stating that acetaminophen alone cannot be the only factor. The other factor is, apparently, oxidative stress. According to this surprisingly simple model, the induction of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can be described by a simple equation, referred to as “the autism equation.”
The study authors provided numerous independent reasons why they believe that this equation is probably valid. Foremost among those is a study , now a decade old, by Stephen Shultz showing a very dramatic association between the incidence of autism and exposure to acetaminophen during childhood. In addition, numerous studies in laboratory animals as well as in pregnant women indicate that exposure to acetaminophen is indeed dangerous to the developing brain, and demonstrate that it is the actual drug, not the reason for taking the drug, that is responsible for injury. Although the Shultz study was small and has not been verified, additional lines of circumstantial evidence abound. Some of these lines of evidence are weaker than others, but together they paint a very clear picture.
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A Lone FDA Scientist Could End the Autism Epidemic
By J.B. Handley, Co-Founder, Generation Rescue and Board Member, World Mercury Project
In a brand new published study, the only science vouching for the “safety” of injected aluminum adjuvant has come under extreme criticism by heavyweight scientists. Dr. Robert J. Mitkus — author of the misleading aluminum safety study from 2011 — could change the autism debate forever by telling the truth.
While you were (hopefully) enjoying the winter holidays, a study was published in the Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry (it went online on December 27th) that could change the autism debate permanently. In fact, this new study placed the burden of proof for the safety of aluminum adjuvants used in vaccines so squarely on the shoulders of a lone FDA scientist — Dr. Robert J. Mitkus — that he alone could permanently change the outcome of the autism debate. Forever.
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Sent: 11 January 2018 18:51
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Subject: Acetaminophen and Autism: Is there a link? Plus Kennedy News & Views and more
Welcome to your weekly Tips from the Team. We’ll be bringing you information from knowledgeable writers on a range of subjects including biomedical treatments, nutrition, advocacy, safety and more—information you can use to improve the quality of life for both your child and yourself.
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Acetaminophen and Autism
The connection appears to be real, but how can we find out with certainty?
By William Parker, PhD
In March of 2017, scientists from Duke, Harvard and the University of Colorado published a surprising article with a simple premise: Based on available evidence, it seems likely that acetaminophen (paracetamol) exposure during early childhood, sometime between birth and the age of about five or maybe six years, is responsible for many cases of autism. But the study team was very clear in stating that acetaminophen alone cannot be the only factor. The other factor is, apparently, oxidative stress. According to this surprisingly simple model, the induction of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can be described by a simple equation, referred to as “the autism equation.”
The study authors provided numerous independent reasons why they believe that this equation is probably valid. Foremost among those is a study , now a decade old, by Stephen Shultz showing a very dramatic association between the incidence of autism and exposure to acetaminophen during childhood. In addition, numerous studies in laboratory animals as well as in pregnant women indicate that exposure to acetaminophen is indeed dangerous to the developing brain, and demonstrate that it is the actual drug, not the reason for taking the drug, that is responsible for injury. Although the Shultz study was small and has not been verified, additional lines of circumstantial evidence abound. Some of these lines of evidence are weaker than others, but together they paint a very clear picture.
To continue reading, click here.
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A Lone FDA Scientist Could End the Autism Epidemic
By J.B. Handley, Co-Founder, Generation Rescue and Board Member, World Mercury Project
In a brand new published study, the only science vouching for the “safety” of injected aluminum adjuvant has come under extreme criticism by heavyweight scientists. Dr. Robert J. Mitkus — author of the misleading aluminum safety study from 2011 — could change the autism debate forever by telling the truth.
While you were (hopefully) enjoying the winter holidays, a study was published in the Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry (it went online on December 27th) that could change the autism debate permanently. In fact, this new study placed the burden of proof for the safety of aluminum adjuvants used in vaccines so squarely on the shoulders of a lone FDA scientist — Dr. Robert J. Mitkus — that he alone could permanently change the outcome of the autism debate. Forever.
To continue reading, click here.
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