Posts tagged functional medicine
New Research Links Zonulin to Autism Severity — What Parents Should Know (and How Nutrition Can Help)
New Research Links Zonulin to Autism Severity — What Parents Should Know (and How Nutrition Can Help)

A 2025 study links elevated zonulin levels to autism severity, reinforcing the gut-brain connection. Discover how functional nutrition can naturally support barrier integrity and improve digestive and behavioral outcomes in children with autism.

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Gut Brain ConnectionWellness Speaksautism, zonulin, gut-brain axis, intestinal permeability, pediatric nutrition, functional medicine, gut health, children’s nutrition, inflammation, autism research
Leucovorin’s Recent FDA Shift: What It Means for Autism Treatment
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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Research & Science, Methylation & Detox, Gut Brain ConnectionWellness Speaksleucovorin, folinic acid, cerebral folate deficiency, CFD, folate receptor alpha, FRAA, FRAT, 5-MTHF, autism treatment, ASD, FDA approval 2025, functional medicine, methylation, biomarkers, CSF folate, dosing, side effects, prescription leucovorin, over-the-counter folinic acid