Green tea extract possibly harmful to liver, warns doctor

According to a liver doctor, green tea extract is one of the clearest culprits for liver damage when using supplements. HLN reports that there are signals that the extract may be harmful to the liver.

It is not clear how much green tea extract is actually harmful or under what circumstances. The warning is based on signals that have been collected so far.

The liver doctor advises caution when using supplements with green tea extract. It is not yet known if other supplements carry similar risks.

HLN reports that further research is needed to determine the exact risks of green tea extract and other supplements. For now, caution is recommended.

This report is a summary based on the mentioned source and is not medical advice. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have complaints.