‘Liver Detox’ Bestsellers Pull in $39M a Year, Despite Thin Evidence

Originally published by our sister publication Gastroenterology & Endoscopy NewsA cross-sectional study of the 20 highest-ranked purported “liver-cleansing” products sold on Amazon found that they generated almost $40 million in annual revenue, yet their detoxification claims and ingredients were unsupported by data and, in some cases, these products caused adverse events.“This study reveals a thriving market for liver supplements, despite limited scientific evidence suppor