The group shows a high level of interest through detailed references to specific botanicals and study data, as seen in posts mentioning the 4.7% usage rate of these botanicals and their hepatotoxic potential, while the tone varies from cautionary warnings to calls for regulatory action, reflecting both concern and a desire to inform others.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings about the risks associated with certain botanicals, showing general agreement on the concern over hepatotoxicity.
InterestHigh interest
The discussions demonstrate high curiosity, with many posts sharing study details, examples of botanicals like turmeric and green tea, and questioning about dosage and safety.
EngagementHigh engagement
Users actively participate by sharing related studies, warning about risks, discussing regulation, and emphasizing consumer vigilance, indicating deep engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The emphasis on potential health risks and calls for increased regulation suggest that these discussions could influence public awareness and potentially lead to policy considerations.
Abstract in brief
Herbal and dietary supplements (HDSs) are increasingly linked to cases of liver toxicity, with certain botanicals like turmeric and green tea extract being the most frequently reported culprits.
A survey analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to determine how common the use of six potentially hepatotoxic botanicals is among adults in the U.S.
Results showed that 57.6% of adults used HDSs, while 4.7% specifically used the six botanicals, with turmeric being the most popular among users, who tended to be older compared to non-users.
More adults take supplements than prescription meds in the US
That’s absolutely okay to do but it’s key to stay vigilant and purchase products from reputable brands with third party certifications (“NSF or USP”) on the label
See this study for context: https://t.co/FmOxRXVTZZ https://t.co/wsRAmYEexu
Aug 7, 2024 · 103 likes · 23 shares · 104,361 followersView post →
Posts like that are reckless because people with LongCOVID, whether they admit to it or not, are desperate to try anything that might help.
Further, it can interact with medications and was singled out by my Dr. as one to avoid before starting Maraviroc.
https://t.co/v6kmsynfDB
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@DavidRoldanP @melenalunareja Generalmente son consumidos por personas de mayor edad y de alto nivel cultural, con comorbilodades tipo artritis para mantener el estado de salud.
https://t.co/3iFg9N96Tv
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Atanas G. Atanasov
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Digital Health and Patient Safety Platform
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RT @EddieRDMD: JAMA: Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults
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International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce
@_INPST · X
RT @EddieRDMD: JAMA: Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults
Journal: https://t.co/wk9hS1VuJ8 @_atanas_ htt…
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Science Communication
@ScienceCommuni2 · X
RT @EddieRDMD: JAMA: Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults
Journal: https://t.co/wk9hS1VuJ8 @_atanas_ htt…
Oct 2, 2025 · 6 shares · 2,894 followersView post →
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Dr. Eddie Ramirez
@EddieRDMD · X
JAMA: Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults
Journal: https://t.co/wk9hS1VuJ8 @_atanas_ https://t.co/0LV3EMnboW
Oct 2, 2025 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 4,914 followersView post →
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ℳartha
@DraDominguez_ · X
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Julio
@JulioFdez79 · X
Fuente: Likhitsup A, Chen VL, Fontana RJ. Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(8):e2425822. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.25822
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Posts like that are reckless because people with LongCOVID, whether they admit to it or not, are desperate to try anything that might help.
Further, it can interact with medications and was singled out by my Dr. as one to avoid before starting Maraviroc.
https://t.co/v6kmsynfDB
@SBakerMD “at least 15.6 million US adults used at least 1 of 6 potentially hepatotoxic botanical products within the past 30 days”. JAMA study notes ‘lack of regulatory oversight’.
turmeric
green tea
ashwagandha
Garcinia cambogia
red yeast rice
black cohosh
https://t.co/fL3py75OSH https://t.co/8EHVy8ezEb
"Considering widespread and growing popularity of botanical products, we urge government authorities to consider increasing the regulatory oversight on how botanicals are produced, marketed, tested, and monitored in the general population."
https://t.co/qTYOzHaURE https://t.co/dXYDohOk9B
Nov 26, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 15,069 followersView post →
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Critica
@critica_life · X
This study warns us to beware of some herbal and dietary supplements called botanicals that are potentially toxic to the liver.
https://t.co/RZbKMMDHm6
Most commonly implicated botanicals with potentially severe and even fatal liver injury include
Turmeric (curcumin)
Green tea extract
Garcinia cambogia
Study link: https://t.co/dxqAwWEcaP
RT @livertox: This paper recently highlighted in @WomensHealthMag finds that ~5% of the US population use potentially harmful HDS like turm…
Aug 27, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,292 followersView post →
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UNC Liver Center
@UNCLiverCenter · X
RT @livertox: This paper recently highlighted in @WomensHealthMag finds that ~5% of the US population use potentially harmful HDS like turm…
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LiverTox
@livertox · X
This paper recently highlighted in @WomensHealthMag finds that ~5% of the US population use potentially harmful HDS like turmeric, green tea and ashwagandha.
Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults https://t.co/YpZT8cIVnj
Aug 27, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 1,732 followersView post →
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Mark Morey
@markmorey5 · X
RT @poojagarg1111: Liver damage can exist before symptoms show, and some people won’t have symptoms at all. Other ways must be considered t…
Aug 25, 2024 · 3 shares · 5,685 followersView post →
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PK SINGH
@PKS0403666 · X
RT @poojagarg1111: Liver damage can exist before symptoms show, and some people won’t have symptoms at all. Other ways must be considered t…
Aug 25, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,202 followersView post →
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Maria O'Connor
@argeire · X
RT @poojagarg1111: Liver damage can exist before symptoms show, and some people won’t have symptoms at all. Other ways must be considered t…
Aug 25, 2024 · 3 shares · 887 followersView post →
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Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X
Liver damage can exist before symptoms show, and some people won’t have symptoms at all. Other ways must be considered to get the nutrients or benefits supplements store.
https://t.co/Mr9ifqMcjZ
Aug 25, 2024 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 28,306 followersView post →
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Judy Stone
@DrJudyStone · X
RT @ethnobot: Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults: turmeric/curcumin, green tea extract, Garcinia cambogia, black cohosh, red y…
Aug 24, 2024 · 1 share · 13,183 followersView post →
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John Topham
@John_P_Topham · X
Potentially liver toxic supplements turmeric, green tea extract, Garcinia cambogia, black cohosh, red yeast rice, and ashwagandha
https://t.co/iV47NgsO5r
Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults: turmeric/curcumin, green tea extract, Garcinia cambogia, black cohosh, red yeast rice, ashwagandha https://t.co/CPMHRzE5LY
Aug 24, 2024 · 1 share · 1,003 followersView post →
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Dharmesh Patel
@dhshpatel · X
One more article published with #Pharma sponser with #conflict of interest with word MIGHT BE.
Still no word on regularly used #NSAID s and #TyLenol which are used more then this six #supplements.
https://t.co/oMMhujzxoY
“clinicians should be aware of possible adverse events from consumption of these largely unregulated products”
Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults | Complementary and Alternative Medicine | JAMA Network Open https://t.co/uWWppSUVd2
Aug 19, 2024 · 2 likes · 4,066 followersView post →
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Deepak Gupta
@andgandg · X
criminalize turmeric legalize marijuana: this may be good for saving the core native food ingredient of billions in the east from the predatory pharmaceutical eyes in the west
https://t.co/Nix6HkHl9g
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What percentage of US adults consume at least 1 of 6 potentially hepatotoxic botanical products?
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Nada Hassib
@NadaHassib1 · X
Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults https://t.co/c5BqZSC8wW
"Turmeric or curcumin, green tea extract, Garcinia cambogia, black cohosh, red yeast rice, and ashwagandha are the most frequently reported hepatoxic botanicals"
Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults https://t.co/TNMTkAJcby
@doublezero100 Here you go: https://t.co/7XqikRloaD
Aug 13, 2024 · 1 like · 60,713 followersView post →
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Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X
@g1lg4m3sh_enki It seems to be somewhat dose dependent, but they've seen liver inflammation even in people who take the recommended dose. But keep in mind, it's still rare, although increasing. Here's a link to the study: https://t.co/7XqikRloaD
Aug 12, 2024 · 1 like · 60,713 followersView post →
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Prof Brigadier Mamun Mostafi
@Prof_MMostafi · X
Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults
https://t.co/DtR2vVPNZK
RT @JAMANetworkOpen: Most viewed in the last 7 days from @JAMANetworkOpen:
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Dr.Bornie
@Apichatka · X
RT @JAMANetworkOpen: Most viewed in the last 7 days from @JAMANetworkOpen:
What percentage of US adults consume at least 1 of 6 potentiall…
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JAMA Network Open
@JAMANetworkOpen · X
Most viewed in the last 7 days from @JAMANetworkOpen:
What percentage of US adults consume at least 1 of 6 potentially hepatotoxic botanical products?
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Healthier Friends
@HFriendsOrg · X
A study worried consumers of botanicals as common as turmeric or green tea. We believe this underscore the needs for supplementation consumers to 1) pay attention to dosage 2) check bloodwork often to keep an eye on possible effects
Check https://t.co/OIaqpIJl6V
Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults
https://t.co/kpr8Kk3DCr
Question What percentage of US adults consume at least 1 of 6 potentially hepatotoxic botanical products?
Findings In this survey study analyzing nationally representative data
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Kathleen Wimpelberg
@Jaksox · X
RT @VinGuptaMD: More adults take supplements than prescription meds in the US
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Beth
@beth_eacormier · X
RT @VinGuptaMD: More adults take supplements than prescription meds in the US
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TerribleTowel1
@steelerlver1 · X
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Maria Romero
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RT @VinGuptaMD: More adults take supplements than prescription meds in the US
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Aug 7, 2024 · 23 shares · 1,150 followersView post →
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Lady Love
@horton_niko · X
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ASM
@nlradIR · X
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Lisa
@LisainNJUSA · X
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Nancy Lee Krieger
@hlthiskrieger · X
RT @VinGuptaMD: More adults take supplements than prescription meds in the US
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Danny “Master Your Moves” Esq
@DannyJiminian · X
RT @VinGuptaMD: More adults take supplements than prescription meds in the US
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WR
@WRsheep · X
RT @VinGuptaMD: More adults take supplements than prescription meds in the US
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Pamela Prather
@PSuePrather · X
RT @VinGuptaMD: More adults take supplements than prescription meds in the US
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Will o’ the Wisp
@StansfieldTrish · X
RT @VinGuptaMD: More adults take supplements than prescription meds in the US
That’s absolutely okay to do but it’s key to stay vigilant a…
Aug 7, 2024 · 23 shares · 1,174 followersView post →
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Dr. Vin Gupta
@VinGuptaMD · X
More adults take supplements than prescription meds in the US
That’s absolutely okay to do but it’s key to stay vigilant and purchase products from reputable brands with third party certifications (“NSF or USP”) on the label
See this study for context: https://t.co/FmOxRXVTZZ https://t.co/wsRAmYEexu
Aug 7, 2024 · 103 likes · 23 shares · 104,361 followersView post →
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Lee Altenberg, Ph.D.
@AltenbergLee · X
@NutriDetect That story grossly mischaracterizes the cited research.
The source research,
https://t.co/r0jN2NjOay
doesn't measure "the extent of damage" at all—only the popularity of compounds it has on a list of "potentially hepatotoxic botanicals".
RT @RobertFontanaMD: HDS Botanicals in the US: > 15 million Americans take potentially hepatotoxic HDS botanicals every Day ! Most self-ini…
Aug 6, 2024 · 5 shares · 1,089 followersView post →
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Robert Fontana
@RobertFontanaMD · X
HDS Botanicals in the US: > 15 million Americans take potentially hepatotoxic HDS botanicals every Day ! Most self-initiated to “Boost Immunity or Energy” doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.25822 @MichiganLiver @livertox @umichmedicine https://t.co/nTyJgOfb0T
Aug 6, 2024 · 14 likes · 5 shares · 513 followersView post →
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Slawomir
@Slawomi18369321 · X
RT @agingdoc1: Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults
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