Summary:
- Researchers have found that high doses of folinic acid, a form of vitamin B9, may help improve communication and social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- The study suggests that some children with ASD may have a genetic variant that affects their ability to properly use and process folate, a nutrient essential for brain development.
- Providing these children with folinic acid supplements could help compensate for this genetic difference and lead to improvements in their autism symptoms.