Autoimmune Hepatitis Associated With Turmeric Consumption

Turmeric is a popular herbal dietary supplement that has been considered safe and even shown to have hepatoprotective properties. In the recent times, however, there have been a few case reports of turmeric-induced liver injury. We report a 55-year-old woman with chronic turmeric consumption whose i...

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Published in:ACG case reports journal 2020-03, Vol.7 (3), p.e00320-e00320
Main Authors: Lee, Brian S., Bhatia, Taruna, Chaya, Charles T., Wen, Robert, Taira, Mark T., Lim, Brian S.
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Language:English
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Summary:Turmeric is a popular herbal dietary supplement that has been considered safe and even shown to have hepatoprotective properties. In the recent times, however, there have been a few case reports of turmeric-induced liver injury. We report a 55-year-old woman with chronic turmeric consumption whose initial diagnosis was acute autoimmune hepatitis. She declined steroid treatment, and hence, we recommended discontinuing her long-term turmeric usage. A month after discontinuation, her liver function returned to normal. This case demonstrates the importance of recognizing the potential adverse effects of herbal dietary supplement.
ISSN:2326-3253
2326-3253
DOI:10.14309/crj.0000000000000320