Is RFK, Jr Right? Is Autism Caused By Mitochondrial Dysfunction?
INTERVIEW: Dr Richard Boles - Co-Founder of NEURONEEDS, LLC
As both a practicing physician and medical researcher, Dr Richard Boles thinks he has found the key to unlocking Autism Spectrum Disorder.
As a California physician whose practice focuses on Mitochondrial and Molecular Medicine, and as the Director of the NeuroGenomics Program at the Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health, Dr Richard Boles has seen the exponential increase in Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses from 1 in 2000 in 1990 to 1 in 22 children (and 1 in 12.5 boys) in California in 2023!
This is literally an epidemic that threatens our future!
Autism is a complex disorder involving both genetic pre-disposition and environmental triggers. But there is one consistent, recurring component: mitochondrial dysfunction. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, recently set the Internet afire when he mentioned mitochondrial dysfunction in his testimony last week to the Texas legislature.
Mitochondria are the "power plants" in every cell in our bodies. They provide the fuel our cells need to function properly. But if a person's genetics and/or environment degrades their function, a variety of disease states can result, including Autism.
Dr Boles is a leading researcher in the treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction. As a practicing physician and the Co-Founder of NeuroNeeds, LLC, he has had first-hand experience treating patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders by improving their mitochondrial function.
Dr Richard Boles is Available to tell you about this potentially blockbuster medical advance.
RESOURCES:
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism - JAMA
Improved Function and Mitochondrial Activity in Autism - MEDRXIV
The role of mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathophysiology of autism spectrum disorders - Biomolecules
The key to diagnosis and treatment is Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), which can provide precise diagnostic information for most people with a variety of common conditions, including chronic fatigue, chronic pain syndromes, migraine variants, and autism. Genomics can help customize dietary interventions for each individual.
ASK DR BOLES:
- WHAT IS MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION?
- HOW DOES IT RELATE TO AUTISM?
- HOW CAN MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION BE IMPROVED?
- IS THIS A CURE FOR AUTISM?
Recent Research: A groundbreaking double-blind clinical study has demonstrated that individuals taking SpectrumNeeds® & QNeeds® experienced improved mitochondrial function and core autism conditions including improvements in verbal communication, social skills, and behavior (including hyperactivity).