OGT

Denny was so happy that he did not have to set an alarm for getting up this am.  I was at OGT until 11.  At home we put up the rod for the LR curtain ... NO EASY TASK.  I worked out in the CSA, filled the tubs with clean water, rolled up 4 garden hoses, and hauled 2 soccer nets to hole across the road.  We fixed pork steaks and salad for supper.  President Trump expressed perhaps link of Tylenol and autism.  Lord, grant those in leadership roles.  

Andrew-Kelli Fras 

22hLet’s talk about the Tylenol in pregnancy thing.

Here’s the truth: when you take acetaminophen (Tylenol), part of it is converted into a toxic byproduct called NAPQI (N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine). Your body can only clear that toxin with glutathione — your body’s master antioxidant.

In pregnancy, your glutathione supply is already lower.

Babies in the womb have almost NONE to spare.

Result? More oxidative stress in a rapidly developing brain.

And that matters:

- Studies measuring acetaminophen in cord blood found higher exposure was linked with autism and ADHD later on (Ji et al., JAMA Psych 2019). Another found those same babies had higher oxidative stress markers (Anand et al., Brain Sci 2021). To put this in perspective: acetaminophen is already the #1 cause of acute liver failure in adults in the U.S. — because when glutathione runs out, damage happens. Why would we assume it’s 100% safe for a developing baby? Not every study agrees, however — a Swedish sibling study didn’t find a *causal* link (Ahlqvist et al., JAMA 2024). HOWEVER, the biological mechanism is real, and enough evidence exists consuming acetaminophen during pregnancy deserves a second thought. And yes— acetaminophen (Tylenol) does cross the placenta. Studies using both human and animal models show that acetaminophen and its metabolites pass readily from maternal circulation into the baby in utero. “But ACOG says it’s safe…” Yes, they do. But let’s not forget: • The AAP was sponsored by Coca-Cola until 2015. • The AMA struck a multimillion-dollar deal in the ‘90s to endorse Sunbeam products — and had to backtrack after lawsuits. • ACOG itself publishes conflict-of-interest disclosures because industry ties are so common. So “because ACOG recommends it” is not the slam-dunk people think. ACOG, AAP, AMA- they’re all made up of fallable men and women who are subject to their own biases and able to be influenced by their sponsors. Moms — please hear this. If you took Tylenol in pregnancy because your doctor told you it was safe: you do not need to carry guilt. You made the best choice with the info you had at the time. But let’s also remember: every single drug ever pulled from the market was once stamped ‘safe and effective.’ Approval does not equal risk-free. Bottom line: there is a time and a place for Tylenol, but it isn’t harmless. It carries side effects and risks like EVERY.SINGLE. PHARMACEUTICAL on the market. The safest path? Use it only when truly needed, at the lowest dose, for the shortest time. Don’t assume “safe” means zero risk. Did your OB ever mention glutathione, oxidative stress, or the mixed research behind Tylenol?

Chelle Ya

Rose House in all due respect it's now one in 30. When I was growing up, this was never heard of. And there weren't a bunch of undiagnosed kids running around flapping their arms. No, one has any other ideas they're willing to act on. I mean, at what point in time do we get to the point where we say we need to do something. Is it one in twenty one in ten one in five. Can it really hurt to say it?Let's just take a pause and see what happens. Big pharma has their hands and absolutely everything. When I worked for a pediatric office, everything in the office had a pharmaceutical name on it. Drug reps were in the office about every hour. It's a huge money making machine.