09/23/2025
Here's another take on the Tylenol controversy. ( I personally am allergic to Tylenol so I don't use it)
This is a repost from another group. Very good information. I personally DO NOT take Tylenol, or any form of acetaminophen, and I highly encourage the non-consumption of such to my kids and grandkids. We all have choices, but we need to know the CHOICES.....
Let’s talk about the Tylenol in pregnancy thing.
Here’s the truth: when you take acetaminophen (Tylenol), part of it is converted into a toxic byproduct called NAPQI (N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine). Your body can only clear that toxin with glutathione — your body’s master antioxidant.
In pregnancy, your glutathione supply is already lower.
Babies in the womb have almost NONE to spare.
Result? More oxidative stress in a rapidly developing brain.
And that matters:
- Studies measuring acetaminophen in cord blood found higher exposure was linked with autism and ADHD later on (Ji et al., JAMA Psych 2019). Another found those same babies had higher oxidative stress markers (Anand et al., Brain Sci 2021).
To put this in perspective: acetaminophen is already the #1 cause of acute liver failure in adults in the U.S. — because when glutathione runs out, damage happens.
Why would we assume it’s 100% safe for a developing baby?
Not every study agrees, however — a Swedish sibling study didn’t find a *causal* link (Ahlqvist et al., JAMA 2024).
HOWEVER, the biological mechanism is real, and enough evidence exists consuming acetaminophen during pregnancy deserves a second thought.
And yes— acetaminophen (Tylenol) does cross the placenta.
Aren’t we so BLESSED to have our hands on activation and the ability to reduce oxidative stress by an average of 70% in 4 months, along with a 300% average increase in glutathione??
Get with whoever added you in the group to learn more
