Full article: Metabolic Pathology of Autism in Relation to Redox Metabolism The Interplay of Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Neuroinflammation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Behavioral Implications and Therapeutic Strategies 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 The role of glutathione redox imbalance in autism spectrum disorder: A review ScienceDirect 87 studies. 9,000+ children. and most parents have never heard this conversation. A meta analysis of 87 studies involving over 9,000 children found consistently lower glutathione levels and higher oxidative stress in children Increased Vulnerability to Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Springer Nature Link