Myth busting, Acetaminophen version. "Avoid Acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it causes glutathione depletion". Truth?? As a pediatrician and ER doctor and as moms we're often asked about this. And we understand why: Acetaminophen Toxicity Poisoning Glutathione You Are The Healer Early life acetaminophen exposure, glutathione S transferase genes, and development of adolescent asthma in a high risk birth cohort Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Could Tylenol be making your child's health worse? Acetaminophen is widely used for pain and fever relief, but research suggests it depletes glutathione, a powerful antioxidant essential for immune function, sagesteele @P_McCulloughMD While I dont know whether there is a connection between Tylenol and autism, I do believe that there is reason to STOP giving it to babies children. Glutathione is impacted by