. . . all drugs are dangerous -- even OTC Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are usually considered safe when in fact they're not. A study done in 2006 showed that of those taking the maximum recommended dosage of acetaminophen -- present in Tylenol and hundreds of other prescription and OTC medications -- over 30% experienced severe liver damage. ALT is an enzyme present in liver cells. When the liver is damaged, ALT levels in the bloodstream rise. In this study, 31-44% of those taking 4g of acetaminophen daily for 2 weeks had ALT levels that were more than 3 times the upper limit of normal, indicating considerable liver damage. Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver, where about 5% of it breaks down into an extremely toxic compound called N-acetyl-parabenzoquinoneimine. This chemical can be neutralized by glutathione. But if the amount of toxin exceeds the available supply of glutathione, damage is done to the liver. Because virtually everyone living in the US today is in toxic overload…