Why are autism rates skyrocketing? Autism now affects 1 in 24 childrena dramatic rise from 1 in 10,000 just a few decades ago. Genetics alone can't explain this shift. Environmental toxins, poor Mercury induced excitotoxicity in autism spectrum disorder: disruption of glutamatergic homeostasis and the therapeutic role of the selenium glutathione axis BioMetals Springer Nature Link The reason some people stay sick despite treatment often comes down to one molecule. Glutathione is the most abundant antioxidant inside your cells. It protects mitochondria, recycles other antioxidants, and repairs Frontiers Improving Antioxidant Capacity in Children With Autism: A Randomized, Double Blind Controlled Study With Cysteine Rich Whey Protein Leucovorin and autism: A potential avenue for treatment, but more research is needed. Leucovorin is FDA approved for children with cerebral folate deficiency. However, the science is still evolving, and we need Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) and Autism: New Hope for Improving Speech in Children Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry