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[–] 58008@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago

Fuck clipping health insurance CEOs and college-touring bigots, these are the ones...

[–] FoxyFerengi@startrek.website 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

I think this is based on poor understanding of genetics. A lot of neurodivergent people have mutations in a gene (MTHFR) that deals with processing folate, but that doesn't mean they have reduced folate by itself. But, taking folic acid if you have decreased ability to process it can actually cause health problems. I'm not sure what the difference is for folinic acid, but this just all sounds very pharma-bro and unscientific to me

[–] TeraByteMarx@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

You should watch hbomber vid on vaccines and autism if you are prepared for a bit of rage. It's def not based on any science or any poor understanding

[–] FoxyFerengi@startrek.website 5 points 4 days ago (3 children)

My brain doesn't handle videos very well, what's the summary?

[–] TeraByteMarx@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

All vaccine/ autism pseudoscience that saw prominence starting in the 90's based on one fraudulent paper written by a guy who claimed to be a doctor but was just straight up abusing kids to back up his claims and to sell his own product which was just MMR vaccine delivered in three seperate shots. Product developed before fraudulent paper.

[–] FoxyFerengi@startrek.website 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'm aware of that. I am not sure why you told me to watch that video when I was trying to figure out why they chose folinic acid supplements specifically. Because folic acid and folinic acid can really make people with MTHFR deficiency sick, and for some it also worsens their autism symptoms.

[–] TeraByteMarx@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 days ago

Probably because someone already mentioned they have stock in it but uhh, sorry to step on your toes? God

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[–] Maxxie@piefed.blahaj.zone 4 points 4 days ago

Dreading when USA Thalidomide moment comes

[–] Cat_Daddy@hexbear.net 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Acetaminophen (ingredient in Tylenol) has patent that already expired, so anyone can produce it. Yeah, Johnson and Johnson owns the brand, but at this point I don't think it would affect their stock.

[–] ragebutt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Kenvue (spun off from j&j) is primary manufacturer of Tylenol and their stock hit record low right before the Trump speech actually

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/kenvue-says-tylenol-is-safe-but-stock-hits-record-low-ahead-of-trump-speech-c56b8d29

[–] kungen@feddit.nu 2 points 4 days ago (3 children)

How can "Dr. Oz" sell folinic acid? Isn't it prescription-only in the US?

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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

Hey its that scene from Sweeny Todd where they sell piss, but its the government. Meat pies anyone?

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