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October 2007 PMID 17692424

Association between consumption of Herbalife nutritional supplements and acute hepatotoxicity.

Eran Elinav, Galia Pinsker, Rifaat Safadi, Orit Pappo, Michal Bromberg, Emilia Anis, Lital Keinan-Boker, Efrat Broide, Zvi Ackerman, Dorit Nitzan Kaluski, Boaz Lev, Daniel Shouval

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The social discussions mostly reflect concern and curiosity, with posts mentioning specific studies like the 'Association between consumption of Herbalife nutritional supplements and acute hepatotoxicity' and sharing detailed sources, which shows engagement and interest. The tone varies from cautionary to inquisitive, emphasizing the relevance of the findings within the community.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the link between Herbalife and liver damage, with some posts sharing sources or case details, indicating some level of agreement or concern.

InterestHigh interest

Posts display high interest by referencing specific articles, case reports, and sharing links, showing active curiosity about the research.

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Comments include sharing additional sources, questions, and doubts, reflecting a moderate level of engagement beyond surface reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight potential health risks and raise awareness, suggesting the topic has a noticeable impact on community perceptions about Herbalife.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates a link between Herbalife dietary supplements and cases of sudden liver damage (hepatotoxicity), with 12 patients in Israel showing signs of acute hepatitis linked to Herbalife use, some developing severe liver failure.
  • Most affected patients were middle-aged women, and liver damage appeared within 1 to 9 months of starting Herbalife products; biopsies showed signs of active inflammation and immune response, with some cases resulting in death or requiring liver transplants.
  • The findings suggest a potential risk of liver injury from Herbalife supplements, calling for further research and urging consumers, especially those with existing liver conditions, to be cautious in using such products.]
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@dytbusragungor · X

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Sep 23, 2021 · 38 likes · 5 shares · 1,603 followers View post →
Ethan Buck
@iron_will_pt · X

Herbalife = HerbaSHIT 'Association between consumption of Herbalife nutritional supplements and acute hepatotoxicity' PMID: 17692424

Jul 22, 2024 · 3 likes · 15,994 followers View post →
Arbol del Bikini
@ArbolDelBikini · X

@luis_gj @MarioGallegosH @JpEgBmp Yo les ayudo, aqui tienes algunos articulos que hablan del daño de Herbalife: https://t.co/0ZKMmNOc9b https://t.co/23FxotyG0d https://t.co/L0yS5INyBz https://t.co/YosxgbvNIu

Nov 8, 2024 · 3 likes · 9,543 followers View post →
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@malojira · X

ссылки на статьи: 1 - https://t.co/abPHv9UVVQ 2 - https://t.co/e5rqFEnCEF 3 - https://t.co/MNw5nRmk4b 4 - https://t.co/hvdC5snJBL 5 - https://t.co/18j8mbeRKq

Aug 29, 2025 · 1 like · 10,659 followers View post →
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@shivsun · X

https://t.co/EWbosEweCt https://t.co/RcnIJMv7vi

Apr 13, 2022 · 1 like · 3,989 followers View post →
El cubo matrimoniado
@beowulf__agate · X

@vicentj9 @FherMiister @ninamoraless @wolf_reds @jurgendammr25 Otro https://t.co/IebSwtPOas

Aug 8, 2019 · 1 like · 361 followers View post →

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@malojira · X

ссылки на статьи: 1 - https://t.co/abPHv9UVVQ 2 - https://t.co/e5rqFEnCEF 3 - https://t.co/MNw5nRmk4b 4 - https://t.co/hvdC5snJBL 5 - https://t.co/18j8mbeRKq

Aug 29, 2025 · 1 like · 10,659 followers View post →
Adarsh Nair
@Adarsh_Nair12 · X

@Cristiano @Herbalife24 Case Report (Severe Hepatotoxicity): https://t.co/1eJTCCuvzs * Analysis of Hepatotoxicity Cases: https://t.co/6yhRuC1HlH * Israeli Study on Acute Hepatotoxicity: https://t.co/fhLXLndpRT #Herbalife #LiverHealth #AdEthic

May 24, 2025 · 18 followers View post →
Dr. Muhsin
@muhsin_moidu · X

1.https://t.co/Mlo6gGCWZl 2.https://t.co/nltgNWjIrz 3.https://t.co/JCEz76sQlB 4.https://t.co/5DcLzQPNOn 5.https://t.co/cBlLsBrFfs 6.https://t.co/L0qoAuK3TG 7.https://t.co/DgooTq1ADV 8.https://t.co/ujZXhwfo1H 9.https://t.co/CqNTMiVRSd 10.https://t.co/IyeMNMCoay @imVkohli https://t.co/VC2HFir2pG

Nov 10, 2024 · 83 followers View post →
Arbol del Bikini
@ArbolDelBikini · X

@luis_gj @MarioGallegosH @JpEgBmp Yo les ayudo, aqui tienes algunos articulos que hablan del daño de Herbalife: https://t.co/0ZKMmNOc9b https://t.co/23FxotyG0d https://t.co/L0yS5INyBz https://t.co/YosxgbvNIu

Nov 8, 2024 · 3 likes · 9,543 followers View post →
Ethan Buck
@iron_will_pt · X

Herbalife = HerbaSHIT 'Association between consumption of Herbalife nutritional supplements and acute hepatotoxicity' PMID: 17692424

Jul 22, 2024 · 3 likes · 15,994 followers View post →
Elfego
@_elfego_ · X

@OctavioZalvarez @DamarisFany https://t.co/XrfVmjMuqX https://t.co/ARpqVyTOIX https://t.co/sqrBnek24F

Jan 26, 2023 · 6,208 followers View post →
Tacos de carnitas
@mamogana · X

@DamarisFany Aquí las fuentes: -hepatitis aguda asociada al consumo de Herbalife a propósito de un caso -association between consumption of Herbalife nutritional supplements and acute hepatotoxicity

Jan 25, 2023 · 1 like · 232 followers View post →
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@shivsun · X

@soulfullysush Another case https://t.co/EWbosEweCt

Apr 13, 2022 · 3,989 followers View post →
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@shivsun · X

https://t.co/EWbosEweCt https://t.co/RcnIJMv7vi

Apr 13, 2022 · 1 like · 3,989 followers View post →
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@diyetisyeniiniz · X

RT @dytbusragungor: başlıkları özellikle türkçe ekledim; makaleleri merak edenler için: https://t.co/SfHeidsoDK https://t.co/JCQum9sYqe htt…

Nov 15, 2021 · 5 shares · 49 followers View post →
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@hgungor2015 · X

RT @dytbusragungor: başlıkları özellikle türkçe ekledim; makaleleri merak edenler için: https://t.co/SfHeidsoDK https://t.co/JCQum9sYqe htt…

Sep 24, 2021 · 5 shares · 32 followers View post →
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@kurt8219 · X

RT @dytbusragungor: başlıkları özellikle türkçe ekledim; makaleleri merak edenler için: https://t.co/SfHeidsoDK https://t.co/JCQum9sYqe htt…

Sep 23, 2021 · 5 shares · 269 followers View post →
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@dytbusragungor · X

başlıkları özellikle türkçe ekledim; makaleleri merak edenler için: https://t.co/SfHeidsoDK https://t.co/JCQum9sYqe https://t.co/INVzY6x3ET https://t.co/ewnTcxpC2u

Sep 23, 2021 · 38 likes · 5 shares · 1,603 followers View post →
Janet Morales
@Wonder_Janet07 · X

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Feb 7, 2021 · 154 followers View post →
Eunji Mameh
@LeeJieun_BxG · X

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Aug 21, 2020 · 1,783 followers View post →
Lara Paige
@larapaigefit · X

@taydaines44 @hunty7795 @utting2000 @Farrahdainess https://t.co/ul1bAIosuI https://t.co/SY13EOZqbl https://t.co/VYRVdqj3r5 https://t.co/jVwPuRNd4W https://t.co/SY13EOZqbl

Jun 21, 2020 · 1 like · 53 followers View post →
TylΞr
@utting2000 · X

@Farrahdainess @Cristiano 2018.... is this the same company my dear? https://t.co/0AsWDzzIK2 https://t.co/Fmd0GprHpP https://t.co/K4oRyxBFBU https://t.co/wYbObxVXrP

Jun 21, 2020 · 403 followers View post →
El cubo matrimoniado
@beowulf__agate · X

@vicentj9 @FherMiister @ninamoraless @wolf_reds @jurgendammr25 Otro https://t.co/IebSwtPOas

Aug 8, 2019 · 1 like · 361 followers View post →
Ivor Goodbody
@IvorGoodbody · X

See also 12 cases in Israel, one eventually fatal, in 2004: "Association between consumption of Herbalife nutritional supplements and acute hepatotoxicity" https://t.co/zikBKtTMiZ

Apr 28, 2019 · 1,887 followers View post →