Why you should avoid REGULAR acetaminophen use for babies and pregnancy 3 Little Plums 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: 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, Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant Core Med Science Acetaminophen metabolism Is Tylenol Safe During Pregnancy? Understanding Risk Factors Seeking Health