J Hepatol October 2007 PMID 17692989

Herbal does not mean innocuous: ten cases of severe hepatotoxicity associated with dietary supplements from Herbalife products.

Alain M Schoepfer, Antoinette Engel, Karin Fattinger, Urs A Marbet, Dominique Criblez, Juerg Reichen, Arthur Zimmermann, Carl M Oneta

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Discussions reflect strong agreement with the article, as many posts mention liver damage cases linked to Herbalife, using words like 'related' and 'evidence,' and sharing personal responses. The tone is serious and somewhat urgent, highlighting the perceived health risks and calling for action, which underscores the perceived significance of the publication's findings.

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Many discussions highlight the link between Herbalife use and liver damage, supporting the article's warning about potential toxicity.

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Several users mention personal reactions, sharing links, and making statements about Herbalife, indicating active participation and concern.

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The widespread sharing of articles and calls to stop using the products suggest the publication’s findings are seen as impactful and potentially influential.

Abstract in brief

  • This text reports 10 cases of severe liver damage (hepatotoxicity) linked to Herbalife dietary supplements, highlighting that "herbal" doesn't always mean safe.
  • The cases involved serious liver injuries including hepatic necrosis and even a liver transplant, with symptoms appearing around 5 months after starting the products; causality was confirmed in several cases.
  • The authors suggest that herbal products can cause severe toxicity and call for better regulation and transparency about their ingredients to prevent harmful effects.]

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From the @RetractionWatch article, evidence of @Herbalife products causing liver damage & death: * Switzerland - https://t.co/6xmU14jIjo * Israel - https://t.co/wxnqKvk74o * USA - https://t.co/zItlJ3GbFr

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@_ISRAEL_75 No hay evidencia científica sobre efecto hormonal. Sí hay estudios que la vinculan con daño al hígado. https://t.co/ic2QNh3uos

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@MarioGallegosH @luis_gj @JpEgBmp aquí uno de los miles... lo que si es cierto es que está relacionado al ALTO consumo de esos productos, esas personas que desayunan, comen y cenan Herbalife. https://t.co/C9pPsnGMkV

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

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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 · 39 likes · 5 shares · 1,613 followers View post →
Dra. Alana Marrero González
@AlanaLolita · X

@_ISRAEL_75 No hay evidencia científica sobre efecto hormonal. Sí hay estudios que la vinculan con daño al hígado. https://t.co/ic2QNh3uos

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Kaleigh
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Dave Vaughan
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RT @Tagishsimon: From the @RetractionWatch article, evidence of @Herbalife products causing liver damage & death: * Switzerland - https://…

Apr 3, 2021 · 1 share · 892 followers View post →
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Y así, existen muchas empresas pseudocientificas y que distribuyen productos basura, haciendo creer a la gente que son beneficiosos para la salud. Cuando hay evidencia de lo opuesto. HERBALIFE ME MANDÓ UNA CARTA: ESTA ES MI RESPUESTA https://t.co/oIYzdsNMVY via @YouTube

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@das_seed @mrjohnc @MicrobiomDigest @drabbyphilips Case report article, Herbalife article, Switzerland https://t.co/IITEokvYd6

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Sylvie Vullioud
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@das_seed @mrjohnc @MicrobiomDigest @drabbyphilips Peer-reviewed article, Herbalife article, Switzerland https://t.co/IITEokvYd6

Dec 22, 2020 · 317 followers View post →
Tagishsimon
@Tagishsimon · X

From the @RetractionWatch article, evidence of @Herbalife products causing liver damage & death: * Switzerland - https://t.co/6xmU14jIjo * Israel - https://t.co/wxnqKvk74o * USA - https://t.co/zItlJ3GbFr

Dec 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 324 followers View post →
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Dejen de comprar herbalife LOL https://t.co/zIZgbdutAi

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May Sánchez
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Cuanta verdad, pero como les encantan esas madres #herbalifenutritionfail https://t.co/fsUlq8rmB5

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@SchrodingerGata @davidagramund "Herbalife me mandó una carta: esta es mi respuesta." https://t.co/3WYNcdn4fL

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Nov 25, 2019 · 1 like · 95 followers View post →
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Apoyo total a mi colega!! https://t.co/w4rZB2q7Mv

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