Toxins and drugs
Herbal supplements and liver injury
Herbal supplements, weight-loss products and sports preparations can injure the liver. Learn the warning signs and what to do if you suspect a reaction.
Toxins and drugs
Liver damage from alcohol, acetaminophen, mushrooms and other substances.
Toxins and drugs
Hepatotoxic mushroom poisoning (Amanita phalloides)
Eating wild Amanita mushrooms can cause acute liver failure from amatoxins. Clinical phases, treatment and why it is a medical emergency.
Toxins and drugs
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) liver toxicity
Acetaminophen poisoning is a common cause of acute liver failure. Learn the toxic dose, why timing matters, and why N-acetylcysteine saves lives.
Toxins and drugs
The myth of the daily glass of wine: is moderate drinking good for you?
A daily glass of wine is not a healthy habit. Current evidence shows there is no risk-free level of alcohol, either for the heart or for the liver.