Electrochemical evidences in oxidation of acetaminophen in the presence of glutathione and N acetylcysteine Chemical Communications (RSC Publishing) Acetaminophen Toxicity: How Genetic Susceptibility Combines with Environmental Factors Tylenol's Impact on Glutathione and Liver Damage 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.