Bodybuilding supplements can cause liver damage in men
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Published: Apr. 3, 2019 at 3:42 AM CDT
Over-the-counter bodybuilding supplements may increase the risk of liver damage.
Most suffered from jaundice, severe itching, and weight loss -- although none died or needed a liver transplant.
The supplements often contained illegal anabolic steroids That were not listed on the label.
Experts say patients need to tell their doctors if they are taking any form of nutritional supplement.