A study published in Gastroenterology describes a new mitochondrial mediator in the hepatotoxicity induced by paracetamol. Institute of Biomedical Research of Barcelona 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: Perinatal exposure to paracetamol: Dose and sex dependent effects in behaviour and brain's oxidative stress markers in progeny ScienceDirect Paracetamol toxicity Deranged Physiology