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: View of Acetaminophen, the missing anion gap in the patient with metabolic acidosis The Southwest journal of medicine Yes there is good evidence that acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) can deplete glutathione under certain conditions. But whether that matters depends on dose, duration, and individual factors. Tylenol depletes glutathione levels Do You Reach for Tylenol Often? Whether it's for pain, headaches, or fever Tylenol (acetaminophen) is one of the most commonly used medications. But here's something most people don't realize Frontiers Herbal Therapy for the Treatment of Acetaminophen Associated Liver Injury: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives