5. Kava
Risk: Severe liver failure
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Used for anxiety & sleep
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Linked to:
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Hepatitis
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Cirrhosis
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Liver transplants
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📌 Banned or restricted in several countries
6. Green Tea Extract (Concentrated)
Risk: Drug-induced liver injury
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High EGCG concentration
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Liver injury more likely:
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On empty stomach
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During fasting
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At high doses
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Brewed green tea ≠ green tea extract pills
7. Bodybuilding Supplements (Unregulated Blends)
Risk: Liver toxicity & cholestasis
Often contain:
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Hidden anabolic steroids
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DMAA
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Multiple hepatotoxic compounds
📌 “Natural” ≠ safe
8. Vitamin C (Very High Doses)
Risk: Kidney stones & kidney injury
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Excess converts to oxalate
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Can worsen:
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Kidney stones
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Chronic kidney disease
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📌 Risk increases above 2,000 mg/day