Sex differences in glutathione metabolism and acetaminophen toxicity Studies show children with autism have significantly lower levels of glutathione, the body's master antioxidant. Without enough glutathione, the body struggles to eliminate toxins, making it harder to cope with everyday Chronic exposure to xenobiotic pollution leads to significantly higher total glutathione and lower reduced to oxidized glutathione ratio in red blood cells of children with autism ScienceDirect Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) and Autism: New Hope for Improving Speech in Children Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry