What is leucovorin, the drug the FDA approved to treat autism?
FDA approved leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency, prompting concern that approval bypassed usual rigorous processes and evidence for autism treatment remains preliminary.
Leucovorin for autism? Many scientists and parents are skeptical
The Trump administration promoted leucovorin (folinic acid) as an autism treatment despite limited evidence; cerebral folate deficiency affects only a minority of autistic individuals.