Posts tagged cerebral folate deficiency
Leucovorin’s Recent FDA Shift: What It Means for Autism Treatment

The FDA’s recent move to approve leucovorin calcium for cerebral folate deficiency (CFD) brings new hope for a metabolic approach to autism. Explore how prescription leucovorin and over-the-counter folinic acid compare, the underlying folate biology, and how functional medicine clinicians can responsibly integrate this new option into autism care protocols.

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Optimizing Methylation and Understanding Cerebral Folate Deficiency in Autism

Methylation is a crucial biochemical process that affects nearly every system in the body, influencing detoxification, neurotransmitter production, cardiovascular health, and DNA expression. For individuals with an MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) mutation, optimizing methylation becomes particularly important, as genetic variants can impair the body's ability to process folate efficiently. While taking methylfolate is a great first step, additional support may be necessary to enhance overall methylation function and prevent downstream effects on health.

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