6 Supplements Linked to Irreversible Liver Problems
Six supplements claiming to boost immune health and energy could lead to irreversible liver damage, a study suggests.
Researchers in Michigan analyzed data from nearly 10,000 US adults surveyed over a three-year period. Participants were asked how often they used six popular but unproven supplements, including turmeric, green tea extract, and ashwagandha. The team found that the supplements, used by one in 20 Americans, were most popular with older, white women trying to treat conditions like arthritis, low energy, and hot flashes.
They warned that these common supplements could contain ingredients leading to permanent liver injuries and organ failure, though they did not specify how many contain them or which specific ingredients these include. The mechanism is also unclear.
- Turmeric
- Green Tea Extract
- Garcinia Cambogia
- Black Cohosh
- Red Yeast Rice
- Ashwagandha
