Frontiers Treatments for Biomedical Abnormalities Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder Anesthesia & Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Research Institute An Open Label Case Series of Glutathione Use for Symptomatic Management in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Researchers are studying a possible link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy and higher autism or ADHD risk. It may lower glutathione, an important antioxidant for brain development.