Turmeric-Associated Drug-Induced Liver Injury. Issue 12 (26th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sunagawa, Shawnalyn W.; Houlihan, Conor; Reynolds, Brandon; Kjerengtroen, Sara; Murry, Daryl J.; Khoury, Nathalie
• Is Part Of: ACG Case Reports Journal. Volume 9:Issue 12(2022)
• Page Start: e00941
• Publication Date: 2022-12-26
• DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000941
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2326-3253

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Turmeric is a common herbal supplement used for its possible anti-inflammatory and other properties. It is marketed as safe with few reports of major adverse effects directly related to oral supplementation. We report a case of turmeric supplement-induced liver injury in a 49-year-old woman admitted with elevated aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase with no history of liver disease or alcohol use disorder. Thus, this case re-emphasizes the importance of evaluating herbal and dietary supplements as potential drug-induced liver injury causes.