Herbal, weight loss supplements, energy drink associated with liver damage, liver failure
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 11:30
in Health & Medicine
Severe liver damage, and even failure, has been associated with the consumption of weight loss supplements, an herbal supplement and an energy drink, according to four separate case reports. Use of herbal and dietary supplements is widespread for a variety of health problems. Because many patients do not disclose supplement use to their physicians, important drug side effects can be missed.