Mitochondrial Dysfunction Autism: Symptoms and Solutions PatchMD Evidence of oxidative damage and inflammation associated with low glutathione redox status in the autism brain Translational Psychiatry 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 Leucovorin and Autism Spectrum Disorder Emerging Clinical Insights