August 2017 PMID 28703319

Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias: A hypothesis.

Arthur L Beaudet

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Peak: 9 in Sep 2019
across 6 sources since Jul 2017

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What people are saying

The collective discussions express a generally supportive stance, citing specific concerns like the male bias in autism and the need for dietary considerations, using words like 'reason' and 'why not' that convey curiosity and endorsement. The tone varies from scientific to personal and advocacy-driven, emphasizing both potential biological mechanisms and practical interventions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the hypothesis as plausible and worth considering, reflecting general agreement with the article's premise.

InterestHigh interest

There's high curiosity about the implications, with many posts highlighting the potential importance of dietary choices and biological factors in autism.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts often delve into support for the hypothesis, with some sharing personal opinions and calling for action, indicating moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions suggest the article could influence dietary and medical practices related to autism prevention, though debates about ethics and interpretation indicate moderate impact potential.

Abstract in brief

  • The article proposes that brain carnitine deficiency might be a key factor in nonsyndromic autism, particularly affecting males, and that early intervention with carnitine supplements could potentially prevent or reverse the condition.
  • It suggests that genetic factors like TMLHE deficiency and the gene SLC6A14 on the X chromosome play roles in limiting carnitine availability in the brain, especially in boys, contributing to the extreme male bias seen in autism.
  • The authors recommend testing this hypothesis through animal studies, clinical trials with carnitine supplements in at-risk siblings, and re-evaluating dietary guidelines for infant carnitine intake.]

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@tembofly · X

Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm and https://t.co/iP918KXRKF Feed your children red meat! The video is the quickest way to get it. @AnnChildersMD @puddleg @bigfatsurprise

Sep 26, 2019 · 14 likes · 8 shares · 400 followers View post →
Afifah Hamilton
@AfifahHamilton · X

@SBakerMD Have you seen this paper on autism and the possibility that in some cases it is due to carnitine deficiency? Carnitine is only available from eating meat (hence the name). https://t.co/xvpuetsd2c

Oct 6, 2019 · 7 likes · 938 followers View post →
American Society for Investigative Pathology
@ASIPath · X

Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias: A hypothesis https://t.co/2O7dEQcqze #ASIPWebinar https://t.co/HsehoNJaWE

Sep 30, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 3,425 followers View post →
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@tembofly · X

@TheTrueCompton @AgoristView @GoVeganWorld @qckisa @crypt0bloc @StopAndDecrypt @business @bopinion Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/t4VdS9DPl4 Carnitine deficiency is a serious issue with infants and can lead to autism. It happens to male vegan children; they need meat. It's your child's health or the cow's life.

Sep 30, 2019 · 1 like · 400 followers View post →
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@tembofly · X

@AnnChildersMD Here is another reason to feed your babies meat: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm

Oct 5, 2019 · 1 like · 400 followers View post →
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@tembofly · X

@PersephoneKores @CarnivoreIs @on_drayy_uhh @VgnKlsy @AnnaPippus @VeganAri https://t.co/iP918KXRKF https://t.co/MVh213RDSZ https://t.co/rIeyQCf088 There is plenty of info about it. The main thing is for you to be aware of it. You make your own call on it, but you have seen it now.

Jan 1, 2020 · 1 like · 400 followers View post →

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GinaLaBorde1
@GinaLaBorde1 · X

RT @ASIPath: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias: A hypothesis https://t.co/2O7dEQcqze #ASIPWeb…

Sep 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 282 followers View post →
Chhavi Chauhan (CC)
@chhavic · X

RT @ASIPath: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias: A hypothesis https://t.co/2O7dEQcqze #ASIPWeb…

Sep 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,097 followers View post →
American Society for Investigative Pathology
@ASIPath · X

Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias: A hypothesis https://t.co/2O7dEQcqze #ASIPWebinar https://t.co/HsehoNJaWE

Sep 30, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 3,425 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@carolhoernlein @trulyandymarino @DietHeartNews It's not far-fetched that MSG causes symptoms, it's less plausible that it causes the changes to developing brain that make it susceptible, at a later date, to those symptoms. This is one mechanism for iron deficiency (required for synthesis of carnitine) https://t.co/2aSs8nzpXZ

Mar 1, 2020 · 7,376 followers View post →
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@tembofly · X

@PersephoneKores @CarnivoreIs @on_drayy_uhh @VgnKlsy @AnnaPippus @VeganAri https://t.co/iP918KXRKF https://t.co/MVh213RDSZ https://t.co/rIeyQCf088 There is plenty of info about it. The main thing is for you to be aware of it. You make your own call on it, but you have seen it now.

Jan 1, 2020 · 1 like · 400 followers View post →
Afifah Hamilton
@AfifahHamilton · X

@SBakerMD Have you seen this paper on autism and the possibility that in some cases it is due to carnitine deficiency? Carnitine is only available from eating meat (hence the name). https://t.co/xvpuetsd2c

Oct 6, 2019 · 7 likes · 938 followers View post →
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@tembofly · X

@AnnChildersMD Here is another reason to feed your babies meat: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm

Oct 5, 2019 · 1 like · 400 followers View post →
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@tembofly · X

@TheTrueCompton @AgoristView @GoVeganWorld @qckisa @crypt0bloc @StopAndDecrypt @business @bopinion Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/t4VdS9DPl4 Carnitine deficiency is a serious issue with infants and can lead to autism. It happens to male vegan children; they need meat. It's your child's health or the cow's life.

Sep 30, 2019 · 1 like · 400 followers View post →
mwojtera
@mwojtera · X

RT @tembofly: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm and https://t.co/iP9…

Sep 27, 2019 · 8 shares · 87 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

RT @tembofly: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm and https://t.co/iP9…

Sep 27, 2019 · 8 shares · 3,694 followers View post →
Shagai
@Shagaiyo · X

RT @tembofly: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm and https://t.co/iP9…

Sep 27, 2019 · 8 shares · 989 followers View post →
Lindt
@Lindt52240991 · X

RT @tembofly: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm and https://t.co/iP9…

Sep 27, 2019 · 8 shares · 15 followers View post →
DrHorwitz
@DrHorwitz · X

RT @tembofly: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm and https://t.co/iP9…

Sep 26, 2019 · 8 shares · 13,720 followers View post →
DrDeaRoberts
@DrDeaRoberts · X

RT @tembofly: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm and https://t.co/iP9…

Sep 26, 2019 · 8 shares · 2,061 followers View post →
Agnes Ayton
@AgnesAyton · X

RT @tembofly: Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm and https://t.co/iP9…

Sep 26, 2019 · 8 shares · 7,431 followers View post →
QES
@tembofly · X

Brain carnitine deficiency causes nonsyndromic autism with an extreme male bias https://t.co/8tda5g5Frm and https://t.co/iP918KXRKF Feed your children red meat! The video is the quickest way to get it. @AnnChildersMD @puddleg @bigfatsurprise

Sep 26, 2019 · 14 likes · 8 shares · 400 followers View post →