Woman takes 10x dose of turmeric, gets hospitalized for liver damage
10 months ago
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- #health
- #supplements
- A 57-year-old woman suffered severe liver damage after taking high doses of turmeric supplements.
- She took 2,250 mg daily, over 10 times the WHO's recommended dose of 204 mg for her weight.
- Symptoms included stomach pain, nausea, fatigue, and dark urine, leading to hospitalization.
- Blood tests showed liver enzyme levels 60 times above normal, indicating severe liver damage.
- Her doctor warned she was close to liver failure, potentially requiring a transplant.
- Turmeric, while generally safe in food, has become a leading herbal cause of liver injuries in the US due to high supplement doses.