Glutathione and Detox Pathways in Autism: Why Optimizing Detoxification Systems is Crucial for Individuals on the Spectrum Markham Integrative Medicine 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 The proposed effect of lipoic acid on oxidative stress in autism. Download Scientific Diagram 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 Glutathione: A Potent Antioxidant and Detoxifier