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Turmeric Supplements Linked to 8-Fold Rise in Liver Damage

5/28/2025

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Robert Grafton, 54, from New Jersey, faced liver failure after taking turmeric supplements, highlighting a troubling trend: liver damage from supplements has surged eightfold since 1995. With many Americans unaware of the dangers, the lack of FDA pre-approval for these products raises significant safety alarms.

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Story summary

Robert Grafton, 54, from New Jersey, faced liver failure after taking turmeric supplements, highlighting a troubling trend: liver damage from supplements has surged eightfold since 1995. With many Americans unaware of the dangers, the lack of FDA pre-approval for these products raises significant safety alarms.