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Herbal Supplements Surge Linked to Eight-Fold Liver Injuries

1/20/2025

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The surge in herbal medicine and dietary supplements has alarmingly increased liver injuries, with liver failure cases in the U.S. skyrocketing eight-fold over the past 25 years. Many consumers mistakenly trust these products as safe, highlighting an urgent need for stricter regulations to guarantee safety, proper dosing, and to avert harmful consequences.

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Story summary

The surge in herbal medicine and dietary supplements has alarmingly increased liver injuries, with liver failure cases in the U.S. skyrocketing eight-fold over the past 25 years. Many consumers mistakenly trust these products as safe, highlighting an urgent need for stricter regulations to guarantee safety, proper dosing, and to avert harmful consequences.