EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 7 MIN
Can Supplements be Toxic to the Liver
from The Diet of Common Sense Podcast · host sarah
The pursuit of wellness often leads to the supplement aisle, where herbal and dietary products are widely viewed as “natural” and thus inherently safe alternatives to pharmaceuticals. However, this assumption is highly questionable, as mounting evidence suggests that a number of supplements can be toxic to the liver—a condition known as hepatotoxicity. The liver is the body’s detoxification powerhouse, metabolizing and clearing out virtually everything we ingest. This critical function makes it the organ most vulnerable to toxic substances, whether they come from a prescription drug or an over-the-counter health product.Read more - https://www.dietofcommonsense.com/can-supplements-be-toxic-to-the-liver/
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The pursuit of wellness often leads to the supplement aisle, where herbal and dietary products are widely viewed as “natural” and thus inherently safe alternatives to pharmaceuticals. However, this assumption is highly questionable, as mounting evidence suggests that a number of supplements can be toxic to the liver—a condition known as hepatotoxicity. The liver is the body’s detoxification powerhouse, metabolizing and clearing out virtually everything we ingest. This critical function makes it the organ most vulnerable to toxic substances, whether they come from a prescription drug or an over-the-counter health product.Read more - https://www.dietofcommonsense.com/can-supplements-be-toxic-to-the-liver/
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