Sex differences in glutathione metabolism and acetaminophen toxicity 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. Electrochemical evidences in oxidation of acetaminophen in the presence of glutathione and N acetylcysteine Chemical Communications (RSC Publishing) PDF] Evidence that Increased Acetaminophen use in Genetically Vulnerable Children Appears to be a Major Cause of the Epidemics of Autism, Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity, and Asthma Semantic Scholar