A study published in Gastroenterology describes a new mitochondrial mediator in the hepatotoxicity induced by paracetamol. Institute of Biomedical Research of Barcelona Yes there is good evidence that acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) can deplete glutathione under certain conditions. But whether that matters depends on dose, duration, and individual factors. PARACETAMOL DEPLETES GLUTATHIONE Natural Healing Centre Too much paracetamol = dangerous because of how your liver processes it. *Normal dose:* About 90 95% gets broken down safely by glucuronidation + sulfation non toxic stuff you pee out. *The problem