Six Popular Herbal Supplements Linked to Potential Liver Risks

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Some herbal supplements may have toxic health effects on the liver. Image for illustration purposes
Some herbal supplements may have toxic health effects on the liver. Image for illustration purposes

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  • Herbs have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. 
  • Herbal supplements have recently become very popular due in part to the social media platform TikTok. 
  • Researchers at the University of Michigan report that an estimated 15.6 million U.S. adults — or 5% — have taken at least one herbal supplement in the last 30 days that might be damaging to their liver.
  • Among the supplements studied are ashwagandha, green tea extract, turmeric, or curcumin.

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