And Lower glutathione levels are implicated in many diseases Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, neuro-degenerative diseases such as MS , ALS and even Autism. I can see a link up going on here. And I really believe the connection to alot of this is heavy metals most likely mercury. Early heavier exposure in autism and latter build up exposure in what they call aging or seen in the elderly though I think it will be seen more and more earlier in life because of the environmental connections involved. It's a really terrible thing it really is. I believe vaccines and mercury in ones teeth could be the big factor going on here. Where it connects up.