Drug-Induced Liver Injury Associated with Turmeric and Piperine: A Case and Review
This case underscores the critical need to recognise herbal remedies, such as turmeric, as potential sources of hepatotoxicity. Despite a reputation of safety, limited regulation and testing of turmeric may mean potential adverse effects are under-recognised. Understanding the mechanisms behind turmeric and black pepper's hepatotoxicity, including the role of potential genetic predispositions, requires further investigation for its safe use.
Authors
- Kyle Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0009-5049)
- Thomas Worland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5122-5750)
- Sarah Elliott
- Joshua Haron Abasszade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5469-4317)
- Anouk Dev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9339-8510)
- Ashish Shrestha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7915-7729)
- Ian A. Simpson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2447-7877)
Institutions
- Monash Health (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2025-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000543679
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.79