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Survey shows high use of potentially liver-damaging plant substances


Survey shows high use of potentially liver-damaging plant substances

TOP LINE: The estimated number of adults in the United States who have consumed at least one of the six most commonly reported liver-toxic herbal remedies in the past 30 days is approximately equal to the number of patients prescribed potentially liver-toxic medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and simvastatin. METHODOLOGY: Herbal and dietary supplements […]