Why are autism rates skyrocketing? Autism now affects 1 in 24 childrena dramatic rise from 1 in 10,000 just a few decades ago. Genetics alone can't explain this shift. Environmental toxins, poor 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 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 miracle of Aaron A story of hope The Star Academy Mercury induced excitotoxicity in autism spectrum disorder: disruption of glutamatergic homeostasis and the therapeutic role of the selenium glutathione axis BioMetals Springer Nature Link