Myth busting, Acetaminophen version. "Avoid Acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it causes glutathione depletion". Truth?? As a pediatrician and ER doctor and as moms we're often asked about this. And we understand why: Vaccines do not cause autism. Neither does acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy. Decades of rigorous research and systematic reviews have shown no credible link. Continuing to promote these myths is not only If youve felt a sense of confusion this week over the White Houses announcement on Tylenol and autism, as well as some of the unproven medical advice given during that press conference, I highly 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