Is folate an evidence-based treatment for autism?
From treatment – ASF Weekly Science Podcasts by Autism Science Foundation
February 23, 2025 · 19 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential and uncertainties of using folate as a treatment for autism.
Today’s #ASFpodcast explains the potential and the unknowns behind folate, known as leucovorin when prescribe, for treating autism. CBSNews reported on a “miraculous” study using leucovorin that will need further research before it lives up to the type. However, it is an example of how different biological markers may direct what treatments work best in … Continue reading "Is folate an evidence-based treatment for autism?"
Topics covered
- autism treatment
- folate
- leucovorin
- biological markers
- research
Keywords
- folate
- leucovorin
- autism
- treatment
- biological markers
- research
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Autism Science Foundation, CBSNews
Products: folate, leucovorin
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