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Is Your Liver in Danger from Over-The-Counter Supplements?
Published: Oct 16, 2023
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a serious condition linked to herbal and dietary supplements. Discover the hidden dangers lurking in your medicine cabinet.
Understanding DILI
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is liver damage caused by medications, including herbal supplements. Herbal products can interact with prescription drugs, leading to liver injury. Many cases of DILI go unreported, which complicates understanding the true scope of the problem.
Common Culprits
Herbs like Ma-Huang, Greater Celandine, and Green Tea Extract are frequently implicated in DILI cases. Symptoms can range from mild liver enzyme elevations to severe liver failure. These cases highlight the importance of recognizing the potential risks associated with herbal supplements.
Diagnosis Challenges
Diagnosing liver injury from supplements is challenging due to the lack of specific tests. Patients often use multiple products, making it hard to pinpoint the cause. Healthcare providers must consider supplement use in any unexplained liver injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
DILI stands for drug-induced liver injury, a condition caused by medications including supplements.
Ma-Huang, Greater Celandine, and Green Tea Extract are common culprits.
Multiple products and lack of specific tests make diagnosis challenging.
Discuss supplement use with healthcare providers to avoid interactions.
The Bottom Line
Are your supplements truly safe for your liver?
References
- Navarro VJ, Khan I, Björnsson E, et al. Liver injury from herbal and dietary supplements.
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration. FDA issues warning about body-building products labeled to contain steroid and steroid-like substances.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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