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 Interleukin 4 deficiency protects mice from acetaminophen induced liver injury and inflammation by prevention of glutathione depletion Inflammation Research Springer Nature Link A study published in Gastroenterology describes a new mitochondrial mediator in the hepatotoxicity induced by paracetamol. Institute of Biomedical Research of Barcelona Accidental paracetamol poisoning The Medical Journal of Australia A 48 hour fast can turn standard Paracetamol into acute liver failure. Fasting depletes Glutathione, leaving the liver defenseless against toxic NAPQI. Review the latest guidelines on BMJ Best Practice: https: bestpractice.bmj.com topics en us 1010