The US government has announced controversial guidance on the prevention and treatment of autism in children. New health recommendations aim to discourage pregnant women from taking the painkiller paracetamol – also known as acetaminophen and by the brand name Tylenol – to prevent autism. The recommendations also include using the drug leucovorin to treat speech-related difficulties that children with autism sometimes experience. So what is leucovorin and what does the science say about its ability to treat autism? What is leucovorin? Leucovorin is a form of folic acid, a B vitamin our bodies usually get from foods such as legumes, citrus fruits and fortified grains. The medication is most often used in cancer treatment. It's typically used alongside the chemotherapy drug fluor

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