Oxidative stress mediates end organ damage in a novel model of acetaminophen toxicity in Drosophila Scientific Reports Acetaminophen metabolism Acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, is used to help with pain & to reduce fever. However, taking too much acetaminophen can be harmful to the liver which filters out toxins & 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: Frontiers Paracetamol Induced Glutathione Consumption: Is There a Link With Severe COVID 19 Illness? About Acetaminophen Overdose