Share on Pinterest Herbal supplements are increasingly popular for their purported health benefits, but some have been linked to liver toxicity when consumed in high dosages. SrdjanPav/Getty Images A ...

* Ten cases of turmeric-related liver injury identified since 2011 * Most affected were White women with a median age of 56 * HLA-B*35:01 gene //found in 70% of affected individuals Turmeric, the ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Turmeric, an herb known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, may help reduce chronic inflammation and its associated conditions.

New research attributed a small but growing number of liver-damage cases to turmeric supplements. Researchers identified 10 cases of liver problems from turmeric supplements, one resulting in death.