Turmeric-Induced Hepatotoxicity: Report of 2 Cases.

Int Med Case Rep J

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, UCSF Fresno, Fresno, CA, USA.

Published: December 2021

The use of herbal and dietary supplements is rising in the United States. Turmeric has been one of the most popular supplements recently, used widely for various conditions such as arthritis, digestive disorder, and liver conditions. Although rarely reported, hepatotoxicity can happen with turmeric use. Here, we present 2 cases of drug-induced liver injury due to turmeric use with the complete resolution after cessation.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8711139PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S333342DOI Listing

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