Liver Injury
Seek medical advice promptly if you develop symptoms such as:
* yellowing of the skin or eyes
* unusually dark urine
* persistent nausea or vomiting
* unusual fatigue
* significant itching
* loss of appetite
* pain in the upper right abdomen
* pale stools
These symptoms do not automatically mean that a supplement caused liver damage, but they deserve medical evaluation.
## Watch for Possible Signs of Kidney Problems
Symptoms that may require medical attention include:
* significantly reduced urine output
* swelling in the legs or ankles
* blood in the urine
* persistent nausea
* severe weakness
* unexplained shortness of breath
* confusion
* severe flank or back pain
Kidney disease may also cause no obvious symptoms in its early stages, which is why blood and urine testing can be important.
## “Natural” Does Not Mean Harmless
This is one of the most important lessons when using supplements.
Plants contain biologically active chemicals. Concentrating those chemicals into extracts, powders, or capsules
