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 impact of glutathione metabolism in autism spectrum disorder 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 Biomarkers Directed Strategies to Treat Autism IntechOpen Urine total glutathione levels as a potential marker of increased oxidative stress in autism Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research