They've been doing this in the US since the 90's. Unfortunately half of the population likely have MTHFR genetic mutations and cannot process folic acid and large amounts of it can clog the areas that natural forms of folate would bind to, making the folate deficiency worse in those with severe mutations. In women this can lead to recurrent miscarriages as they need folate when conceiving and during early pregnancy (it is common to test for this mutation after multiple miscarriages in both the mother and father). Interestingly, 98% of children with autism have an MTHFR mutation, with rates significantly increasing since the 90's when flour was enriched with folic acid in the US (1998) and pregnant women were encouraged to take folic acid supplements while pregnant (1992). This isn't the only piece to the autism puzzle but it certainly shouldn't be ignored and anyone with this mutation should stay away from these foods and take alternative forms of folate if needed. Mass fortifying food without regard for the consequences is a mistake.
I dont have autism but I neither can eat gluten or dairy and when they gave me acid folic my belly got filled with gas and hurt like hell. I couldnt eat a thing until I stopped taking the supplements.
Have you tried stopping all processed food ? They put dextrose in most sauces/fries/sausages which is made of wheat. I heard about autistic people going back to normal once they stop all sources of wheat, corns and dairies.
Done a lot better since I evicted all dextrose, glucose syrup etc from my food. I also take chinese medecine drugs which helps a lot.
They've been doing this in the US since the 90's. Unfortunately half of the population likely have MTHFR genetic mutations and cannot process folic acid and large amounts of it can clog the areas that natural forms of folate would bind to, making the folate deficiency worse in those with severe mutations. In women this can lead to recurrent miscarriages as they need folate when conceiving and during early pregnancy (it is common to test for this mutation after multiple miscarriages in both the mother and father). Interestingly, 98% of children with autism have an MTHFR mutation, with rates significantly increasing since the 90's when flour was enriched with folic acid in the US (1998) and pregnant women were encouraged to take folic acid supplements while pregnant (1992). This isn't the only piece to the autism puzzle but it certainly shouldn't be ignored and anyone with this mutation should stay away from these foods and take alternative forms of folate if needed. Mass fortifying food without regard for the consequences is a mistake.
I dont have autism but I neither can eat gluten or dairy and when they gave me acid folic my belly got filled with gas and hurt like hell. I couldnt eat a thing until I stopped taking the supplements.
Have you tried stopping all processed food ? They put dextrose in most sauces/fries/sausages which is made of wheat. I heard about autistic people going back to normal once they stop all sources of wheat, corns and dairies.
Done a lot better since I evicted all dextrose, glucose syrup etc from my food. I also take chinese medecine drugs which helps a lot.
Fascinating. Thank you for this info. I especially didn't know about the autism link.