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, also known as Tylenol, is used to help with pain & to reduce fever. However, taking too much acetaminophen can be harmful to the liver which filters out toxins & Metabolism of acetaminophen in humans. The three pathways, (a) Download Scientific Diagram The role of oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure from birth to early childhood in the induction of autism William Parker, Chi Dang Hornik, Staci Bilbo, Zoie E. Holzknecht, Lauren Gentry,