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Green Tea Extract Liver Injury

Green tea extract has been linked to liver injury in dozens to over a hundred reported cases worldwide, with some cases progressing to acute liver failure and liver transplantation.

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Jan 12, 2026
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What are the documented cases of liver injury linked to green tea extract or 'fat burner' supplements?

Medical literature and regulatory reviews describe dozens to over a hundred reported cases worldwide tying green tea extract (GTE) and multi-ingredient “fat‑burner” supplements to clinically apparent ...