Since everyone is talking about Tylenol let's actually talk about Tylenol. No, it doesn't cause autism But here's what it can do: Deplete glutathione: one of your body's most Acetaminophen Toxicity: How Genetic Susceptibility Combines with Environmental Factors Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) ScienceDirect Oxidative stress mediates end organ damage in a novel model of acetaminophen toxicity in Drosophila Scientific Reports What Is Acetaminophen? Definition, Uses, Side Effects, and Risks Olympic Behavioral Health Researchers are studying a possible link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy and higher autism or ADHD risk. It may lower glutathione, an important antioxidant for brain development.