Let's Talk About Science Behind Tylenol and Autism Claims

I was recently diagnosed "High Functioning Autism Spectrum" a few years back when I was 55. DSM-5 was published by then. So, for most of my life I didn't know I was autistic. But I DID know I was DIFFERENT and it drove me to tears not understanding what or why I was different from almost every one else, when I was young. While I had already been previously diagnosed ADHD many years earlier, I had ZERO clue about being autistic. Instead of being tramautic learning this, it felt like a huge weight was taken off of my back, because I FINALLY understood why I behaved the way I did all-of-my-life. It also explains some of my children, my siblings, and including my own parents. In my case it appears the major factor is genetics--I don't know what my mother did or didn't take when she was pregnant with me. If Tylenol is in any way involved, I don't know. But I do know that we, the autistic community, are finally being recognized and given a lot more attention (mostly positive); a lot of adults are being diagnosed autistic; patially because they are bringing in their own children being diangosed autistic and then seeing the same behavior in the parents! They didn't get it from Tylenol, they got it from their PARENTS! Well, it appears that way in many cases. Regardless, I agree that a LOT more research needs to be done... without the politics.

The particular "doctor" that Trump and RFK Jr use to support their acid-eta-my-sin was an unqualified witness. Partially because they never published anything. So, they published their "report" which seemed a lot like hand waving in a PAY TO PUBLISH journal. So, they really, really want those high paying expert witness jobs. Typical, Don the Con, and RFK Jr make significant revenue off of making parents with autistic children guilt. It pays RFK Jr $1M+ every year

You know Trump's lawyer is the same one that defended Oxycotin - the company that purposely made people addicted to their drugs. So maybe we shouldn't be taking Trump's advice on anything.

My daughter is 45 & was diagnosed with autism at 31. I ran around in circles and like a chicken with her head cut off when she was very young. She didn't learn to talk until she was about 3 years old. She was bounced around and they tried everything and couldn't figure out what was wrong. But that was 46 years ago and no one spoke of autism at the time. The only time they did was when. Dustin Hoffman starred in a movie. Anyway, she's not an autistic savant. She's just a regular person. Bottom line is I distinctly remember taking Tylenol when I was pregnant. Mostly because I used to get tension headaches and we wanted to try that instead of anything stronger. It isn't very good and it doesn't do anything for pain, especially for me with strong, severe osteoarthritis. If Donald Trump wants a supporter for his take on acetaminophen, I will support him.

The toxic metabolite of Tylenol created in the liver is NAPQI. Normally it is detoxified and excreted quickly UNLESS more than a safe dose of Tylenol taken.

Just facts. I appreciate it.

Did anyone see the statement that Tylenol made about all of this? They said that they do not recommend pregnant women take their product. That is what they said.

I love the objectivity! Thank you

Thanks for your objectivity. I appreciate your conclusion. I'd rather err on the cautious side. Drugs are not just a product of science, they are also commercial products, sold by companies that, in some cases, have been proven to lie for profit. Let's not make blind support for drugs and vaccines a testimony of faith in Science.

Anton, thank you for presenting this information in the clear, direct, and neutral manner. Unfortunately, the Americans are being subjected to lots of falsehoods, misinformation, and propaganda about this and other medical issues. It's good to have communication that focuses on real evidence and facts.

Great video, so glad you decided to cover this story. Biochem and pharmacology is so fun to learn about! P.S. Ibuprofen is my favorite headache killer but DO NOT take any NSAIDs with Allegra D (or anything with dextromethorphan) you WILL feel like you're dying (I am not and never have been pregnant)