As cases of liver disease and public awareness of the organ’s role in overall health have risen, so have sales of supplements claiming to support or “cleanse” the organ, hepatologists and supplement industry insiders told Business Insider.
Hepatologists said that science shows little benefit in taking supplements for liver health, and that certain products can in fact be harmful. Leading a balanced lifestyle by exercising regularly and eating nutritious food is the best way to protect and boost liver health, they said.
On TikTok, posts using the hashtags “liver health,” “liver support,” and “fatty liver” have amassed a collective 161.5 million views in the last 90 days, and many of the most-viewed videos feature influencers selling supplements….
“Managing risk factors for liver disease is more effective for liver health than any supplement on the market,” [hepatologist Dr. Binu John] said.
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