Tag: Drug induced liver injury

While the spice form of turmeric is generally safe, reports indicate a link between high-dose turmeric supplements and instances of acute liver injury. A 2023 study from the Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network (DILIN) reported 10 cases of turmeric-associated liver injury.

According to the National Institutes of Health, a growing percentage of drug-induced liver injury cases are now linked to herbal and dietary supplements, proving that everything we consume is processed by the body’s primary detox organ. So, do supplements get processed through the liver? The definitive answer is yes, but the effects and risks vary greatly depending on the supplement and the individual.