Dr. Theoharis Theoharides returns to discuss why the form of folate matters and how metabolic bottlenecks can impact brain health. This episode explores folate receptor antibodies, MTHFR mutations, gut health, and why precision matters before adding supplements. The secret this week is… Smarter Folate = Better Brain Fuel
Welcome to Episode 298 of Autism Parenting Secrets.
If your child has tried supplements that were supposed to help the brain but didn’t move the needle, this episode may explain why.
This week, I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, known to many as Dr. Theo.
He is a physician-scientist with five advanced degrees and decades of pioneering research.
Long before neuroinflammation and immune-driven brain dysfunction became widely discussed, Dr. Theo was connecting mast cells, metabolism, and brain health.
In this conversation, we explore why some children can’t properly use standard folic acid and how the right form of folate may support better language, focus, and regulation.
The secret this week is…
Smarter Folate = Better Brain Fuel
You'll Discover:
About Our Guest:
Dr. Theoharis Theoharides is Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Immunology and Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research at Nova Southeastern University. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Immunology at Tufts School of Medicine. Dr. Theo has over 500 publications and is widely recognized as a leading expert on mast cells and neuroinflammation. He is the Founder and Scientific Director of Algonot LLC and has received 37 patents and trademarks.
Learn more:
www.mastcellmaster.com
www.drtheoharides.com
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