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A Systematic Review of the Link Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Acetaminophen: A Mystery to Resolve – PMC

All studies showed an association between acetaminophen use and listed neuro developmental outcomes. Long-term use, increased dose, and frequency were associated with a stronger association.

Source: A Systematic Review of the Link Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Acetaminophen: A Mystery to Resolve – PMC.

Acetaminophen / paracetamol has a large range of suspected neuro-toxic effects. The initial development of the drug was during an age of far less stringent testing. While smaller observational studies can be questioned about validity, there are a large and growing number of these studies; and, as always, while there is doubt on the studies, the results are strongly trending in one direction, at this point the responsible action would be to avoid consumption of acetaminophen/paracetamol.

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