Vitamin overdose: when health benefits turn into toxicity for kidneys and skin

Uncontrolled use of dietary supplements (BAS) can lead to toxic damage to the liver, kidneys, and cardiovascular system. According to therapist Olga Titarenko, these products are often perceived as harmless plant complexes, but they can cause severe organ failure or provoke dangerous complications when combined with medications. Hepatotoxicity and Organ Damage Concentrated extracts used for beauty and weight loss may be destructive to the body. High doses of catechins found in green tea extract can damage the liver, particularly if taken on an empty stomach. Other substances, such as garcinia and usnic acid, directly harm liver cells. Additionally, aristolochic acid, found in some Chinese medicine blends, can lead to irreversible kidney failure. Dangerous Drug Interactions Dietary supplements are chemical compounds that react with therapeutic drugs. Specific risks include: