These includeturmeric, green tea,ashwagandha,garcinia cambogia, red yeast rice, and black cohosh.
For example,Tylenolcarries a required liver warning label with information about risks and safe dosages.
However, supplements can reach store shelves without having to go through rigorous testing for safety and efficacy.
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However, this doesn’t mean everyone taking these supplements will have liver damage.
Not every liver will get injured.
It also depends on each patient and what else they are taking and other prescriptions they are taking.
Here’s what you should know about the six supplements linked to liver toxicity.
Supplements with black pepper may cause additional harm since this enhances turmeric absorption.
A 2023 study showed an increase in turmeric-induced liver injuries in the U.S.
The researchers examined data from the U.S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury internet between 2004 and 2022.
Only ten cases of turmeric-related liver injuries were reported, but six of these occurred since 2017.
While high-dose extracts may cause harm, low dietary intake of ashwagandha is generally safe, she added.
Taking ashwagandha with other supplements might cause additional harm.
Garcinia Cambogia
Garcinia cambogiasupplements that contain hydroxycitric acid (HCA) have been touted for weight loss.
These may interact with other medications and have been linked to liver damage.
“The risk is higher when combined with other weight loss supplements,” Susie said.
Case reports have linked red yeast rice with liver issues.
Once she stopped taking the supplement, her liver enzymes dropped, which suggests that her liver was recovering.
Black Cohosh
Black cohosh is an herbal product used to manage menopause symptoms.
Some reports have linked supplements labeled “black cohosh” to serious liver damage.
Taking black cohosh with other medications or supplements may cause liver injury.
Should You Avoid These Six Supplements?
It is important to consider risks before taking any supplement, not just these six.
All supplements, you have to question.
What This Means For You
Six popular herbal supplements have been linked with liver toxicity.
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