Millions of Americans Using Herbal Supplements Linked to Liver Damage

New research highlights the risks of unregulated botanical products like turmeric and green tea, consumed by millions without medical advice.

An estimated 15.6 million U.S. adults use potentially hepatotoxic botanical supplements monthly.
Commonly used supplements include turmeric, green tea, ashwagandha, Garcinia cambogia, red yeast rice, and black cohosh.
Many supplements have discrepancies between labeled and actual ingredients, raising safety concerns.
Lack of FDA regulation contributes to mislabeling and unmonitored health risks.
Researchers call for increased regulatory oversight and better consumer education on supplement use.