Since everyone is talking about Tylenol let's actually talk about Tylenol. No, it doesn't cause autism But here's what it can do: Deplete glutathione: one of your body's most Early life acetaminophen exposure, glutathione S transferase genes, and development of adolescent asthma in a high risk birth cohort Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Oxidative stress mediates end organ damage in a novel model of acetaminophen toxicity in Drosophila Scientific Reports 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. What Is Acetaminophen? Definition, Uses, Side Effects, and Risks Olympic Behavioral Health