Brush Stroke

7 Common Supplements Linked to Heart Attacks and Liver Failure

Green Tea Extract (High Dose)

Used in weight-loss pills. Risk: Severe liver damage, liver failure. High-concentrated catechins overwhelm the liver’s detox system.

Vitamin E (High Dose Supplements)

Many people take it for skin/anti-aging. Risk: – Increases risk of heart failure in some people – Increases bleeding → stroke risk

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Used for “cholesterol control.” Risk: – Liver toxicity – Irregular heartbeat

Red Yeast Rice

Marketed as “natural cholesterol reducer.” Contains a chemical similar to statins. Risk: – Muscle breakdown – Liver damage

Kava

Used for stress & sleep. Risk: – Liver inflammation – Acute liver failure – Jaundice

Yohimbe (Yohimbine)

Marketed for weight loss & sexual performance. Risk: – Rapid heartbeat – High BP – Heart attack

Fruit juice often lacks fibre and leads to rapid sugar spikes — increasing insulin resistance & metabolic risk.

Anabolic Steroid Supplements / “Muscle Boosters”

Sold as pro-hormones or “testosterone boosters.” Risk: – Heart enlargement – Heart attack – Severe liver injury –