Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Mothers who frequently took acetaminophen (Tylenol) while pregnant were ~six times more likely to have a girl with language delays compared to mothers that took none.
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Mothers who frequently took acetaminophen (Tylenol) while pregnant were ~six times more likely to have a girl with language delays compared to mothers that took none.
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This study from 2016 found a 30% increase in the risk of hyperactivity symptoms among children (both genders) exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy. In boys, exposure was also linked to autism spectrum disorder symptoms in a frequency-dependent manner.
This study from 2016 found a 30% increase in the risk of hyperactivity symptoms among children (both genders) exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy.
Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen (Tylenol) increased autism spectrum & hyperactivity symptoms in children by 30%.
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