Autism

BPA Linked to Low Serotonin and Autism

A 2017 Study links bisphenol A (BPA), a xenoestrogen used in polycarbonate plastic, tin cans, dental sealants/fillings, medical equipment and cash register receipts, to autism and low serotonin. 

Prenatal Use of Acetaminophen Linked to Autism & ADHD

Nine recent studies say there's a possible association that acetaminophen/Tylenol (paracetmol) use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism (AD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and lower IQ in children exposed in utero to this commonly used pain killer and fever reducer.

Bisphenol A Induced Autism May Benefit From the Antioxidant Resveratrol

A 2016 peer reviewed study claims “Resveratrol prevents bisphenol A-induced autism, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome,” but this does not necessarily mean it cures these syndromes, although it may be beneficial to include foods in your diet that are high in this antioxidant.

Association of Phthalate Exposure with Autistic Traits in Children

A 2021 study suggested different susceptible time windows of phthalate exposure: exposure during pregnancy is associated with autistic traits in young children, whereas exposure during early childhood years leads to autistic traits in school-aged children, particularly boys.

Autism: Xenobiotic Influences

Sage Journals abstract presents growing evidence that supports chronic exposure to toxic agents i.e. xenobiotics and increased rates of autism.

Endocrine Disruptors and Childhood Social Impairment

A 2011 study associates prenatal phthalate exposure to childhood social impairment.

Environmental and State-Level Regulatory Factors Affect the Incidence of Autism and Intellectual Disability

A 2012 study links male congenital malformations of the reproductive system to autism with environmental toxins as suspected causative factor.

234 Autism Spectrum (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) Disorders Epidemics: Does Fetal Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Play a Role?

A 2010 study reveals accumulated evidence that fetal exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can cause neurodevelopmental damage.

Environmental Toxicants and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review

The 2012 reviewed studies support an association between environmental toxicants and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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