Study: Over 15 million U.S. adults may risk liver damage from popular herbal supplements.

A JAMA Network Open study found that 15.6 million U.S. adults may have consumed herbal products in the past month that could harm their liver, with turmeric, green tea, ashwagandha, garcinia cambogia, red yeast rice, and black cohosh as the top six risky supplements. The FDA does not evaluate supplements for safety or effectiveness, leading to potential discrepancies between listed and actual ingredients. Experts advise consulting doctors and choosing third-party certified supplements to ensure quality. Supplements now account for over 20% of liver injuries, with severe cases potentially needing transplants or leading to death.

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