Consumers frequently use herbs and dietary supplements to treat chronic conditions that are poorly responsive to prescription drugs or when prescription drugs carry a high side effect burden.
A study in JAMA Network Open reveals a rise in drug-induced liver injuries associated with herbal supplements like green tea extract, turmeric, ashwagandha, black cohosh, and red yeast rice.
Patients with autoimmune skin diseases should avoid taking immunostimulatory herbal supplements, as usage was associated with risks for immune dysregulation.
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