“This herb and its extract are now the most common upcoming cause of liver injury and liver failure in the West. Herbal and dietary supplement manufacturers ‘claim’ a lot of health benefits of using this herbal extract,” he wrote. “All these ‘claimed’ benefits are not backed by good scientific data. These are blind promotions to increase business and sales of this herbal extract. Even modern medicine pharmaceutical companies add this herbal extract to a lot of their vitamin and nutritional supplements,” Dr Philips added.

According to Dr. Philips, green tea extracts produce a mean extra weight loss of only around a kilogram over 12 weeks.

Also, “Cardiometabolic and cancer claims remain unproven: meta-analyses show modest LDL reduction but no demonstrated impact on hard outcomes; effects disappeared when caffeine-matched controls were used… green tea extracts have no benefits against heart disease or malignancy,” he added.

What is liver toxicity?

Liver toxicity or injury – also known as hepatic injury – refers to any damage or trauma to the liver, which can range from minor lacerations to severe tears and bleeding. It can result from blunt trauma like a car accident or even toxic supplements, which over time reduce the function of your liver.

What are the signs and symptoms of liver injury?

A few signs and symptoms of liver injury include:

Pain in the upper right abdomen

It is a common symptom, sometimes radiating to the shoulder.

Tenderness in the upper right abdomen

The area may be sensitive to touch.

Abdominal swelling

Signs of blood loss

Rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, and pale or clammy skin.

Jaundice

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes are signs of liver dysfunction.

Dark urine

It is also a sign of liver problems and impaired bile flow.

Nausea

You may also feel vomiting even when you have not eaten anything

Confusion

In severe cases, liver problems can affect brain function.