Evidence of oxidative damage and inflammation associated with low glutathione redox status in the autism brain Translational Psychiatry The role of oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure from birth to early childhood in the induction of autism William Parker, Chi Dang Hornik, Staci Bilbo, Zoie E. Holzknecht, Lauren Gentry, Medical treatment of autism spectrum disorder in children: Current evidence, controversies, and clinical challenges 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