Liver Injury: Liver Failure

liver injury: In an interview with 60 Minutes reporter Liz Hayes, Dr Paul Clark said he has seen several patients suffering liver failure and liver injury, with herbal medications the probable cause, according to Nine News Australia. Liver transplant surgeon Dr Paul Clark. 60 Minutes We commonly see people on herbal medications who come in with liver failure and liver injury, Dr Clark told Hayes. To improve your experience update it here News World60 Minutes Popular supplements could cause liver failure, surgeon warns By Sammi Taylor 60 Minutes Digital Producer10 52pm Feb 10, 2019Facebook Tweet MailA leading liver transplant surgeon has warned Australians of the dangers of supplements, citing cases of liver failure caused by popular products such as Valerian and green tea extract. It worries me that we have these time bombs out there ticking, that people feel these things are harmless. But herbal supplements, most of which are available without prescription on the shelves at supermarkets, chemists and health food stores, are not harmless and doctors warn they could be deadly. Every year in Australia alone, up to 12 Australians receive liver transplants because of acute reactions to a variety of herbs and supplements. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.