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 About Acetaminophen Overdose As a naturopathic doctor and a mom, Tylenol is a hard no in my house and I want to explain why. , , Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is processed through the liver, and in that process it can lower Yes there is good evidence that acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) can deplete glutathione under certain conditions. But whether that matters depends on dose, duration, and individual factors.