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: Since Tylenol is such a hot topic right now, did you know it depletes glutathione levels? When your body processes Tylenol in the liver, one of the pathways creates a toxic byproduct. To neutralize Acetaminophen at low doses depletes airway glutathione and alters respiratory reflex responses Smith 2013 The FASEB Journal Wiley Online Library Functional neurologist discusses Tylenol use after President Trump's big announcement linking Tylenol to autism