Salmon Parasites, Tylenol & Autism, Autoimmune Gene Test & McDonald’s Is Healthy Now?! | Ask Me Anything

Every Ask Me Anything episode is an opportunity to dig into the questions you’re asking most - and this week’s conversation was no exception.

We start by talking about salmon, sushi, and the truth about parasites - what the research says about freezing, cooking, and whether farmed fish may actually be safer in some cases. From there, we dive into genetics, specifically HLA-B27, and why having a gene variant is never a life sentence. Your environment, gut health, and daily choices matter far more than genetic predisposition alone.

We also explore recent food industry headlines, from McDonald’s investing in regenerative farming to Tyson removing high-fructose corn syrup. And finally, we discuss the recent press conference linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism - separating science from spin, and why nuance is essential when talking about neurodiversity, neuroinflammation, and profound autism.

This episode is packed with practical insights, hopeful perspectives, and honest conversations about some of the most pressing health topics today.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

• Parasites in salmon - the risks of raw fish, safety of freezing/cooking, farm-raised vs. wild-caught, and certifications like ASC, MSC, Seafood Trust, RSPCA.
• The rise of sushi-related parasite infections and clinical challenges in testing for parasites.
• HLA-B27 gene variant: what it means, its link to autoimmune conditions, and why genes ≠ destiny.
• Epigenetics: how environment, toxins, gut health, and trauma interact with genes.
• McDonald’s investment in regenerative farming and Tyson removing high-fructose corn syrup: what this means for farming, consumers, and food quality.
• Autism press conference: acetaminophen/Tylenol use in pregnancy, MMR vaccine scheduling, folinic acid (Leucovorin), and the complexity of causes.
• The need for nuance in communication around autism, neurodiversity vs. neuroinflammation.

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole