Turmeric-Associated Liver Injury: A Rare Case of Drug-Induced Liver Injury

Authors

David N Smith
Prisca Pungwe
Lauren L Comer
Teminioluwa A Ajayi
Milena G Suarez

Publication Date

3-1-2023

Journal

Cureus

DOI

10.7759/cureus.36978

PMID

37139288

PMCID

PMC10149439

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

3-31-2023

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Published Open-Access

yes

Keywords

liver biochemical tests, hepatitis, dili, supplement, turmeric

Abstract

Turmeric is popularly used as a naturopathic supplement associated with myriad benefits and has long been generally regarded as safe. However, increasing reports of turmeric-associated liver injury have emerged over recent years. This case presents a female patient without significant past medical history who presents with signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis after consuming a turmeric-containing tea. Her case adds to a growing body of evidence that dosage safety, manufacturing, and pharmacologic delivery practices for turmeric supplements should be investigated.