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High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Sends New Jersey Woman to Hospital as Experts Urge Tighter Regulation

Katie Mohan’s discharge with falling liver enzymes illustrates the hidden dangers of high-dose turmeric supplements regulated without FDA safety review.

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Overview

  • After weeks of fatigue, nausea and jaundice, Mohan left NYU Langone with fully resolved symptoms and steadily declining liver enzyme levels
  • Physicians at Morristown Medical Center and NYU Langone diagnosed acute hepatitis and early liver failure treated with an antiviral IV drip and specialized care
  • The YouTheory pills Mohan bought at Costco delivered 2,250 mg of curcumin daily with piperine enhancers, far above World Health Organization guidelines
  • Clinicians report three to four turmeric-related transplant referrals each year and research shows a 50% mismatch between supplement labels and actual contents
  • Medical specialists are calling for mandatory FDA premarket safety reviews and clear dosage standards to curb rising herbal supplement-related liver injuries