Overview

• 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.