The impact of glutathione metabolism in autism spectrum disorder ScienceDirect Frontiers Improving Antioxidant Capacity in Children With Autism: A Randomized, Double Blind Controlled Study With Cysteine Rich Whey Protein 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 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