The role of glutathione redox imbalance in autism spectrum disorder: A review ScienceDirect High efficiency classification of children with autism spectrum disorder PLOS One 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 Effectiveness of Methylcobalamin and Folinic Acid Treatment on Adaptive Behavior in Children with Autistic Disorder Is Related to Glutathione Redox Status Frye 2013 Autism Research and Treatment Wiley Online Library AUTISM 87 studies. 9,000+ children. and most parents have never heard this conversation. A meta analysis of 87 studies involving over 9,000 children found consistently lower glutathione levels and higher oxidative stress in children