Ms. He, who is 24 years old, was recently diagnosed with fatty liver during a physical examination. She has started actively learning about liver health and seeking effective health care methods. During this process, the health supplements claiming to have the effects of "protecting and clearing the liver" deeply moved her. So, is it safe to take liver protection supplements on your own? Some people still hope to remedy the damage to the liver caused by staying up late and drinking alcohol by taking liver protection supplements. Is this approach reliable? Experts from the Hepatology Department of the Fifth Medical Center of the People's Liberation Army General Hospital remind that most people are not clear about the specific ingredients of health products, let alone the possibility of drug-induced liver injury caused by long-term use of health products; Some individuals with specific constitutions may develop drug-induced autoimmune liver disease after drug-induced liver injury, leading to long-term or even lifelong treatment. From a clinical perspective, it is not uncommon to see cases of liver damage caused by blindly taking liver protection supplements. For the general population, protecting the liver should start with ensuring sufficient sleep and drinking less alcohol. The 2023 Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Drug induced Liver Injury put forward that drug induced liver injury refers to the liver injury caused by chemical drugs, biological products, traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations, and other products managed by prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs, as well as Chinese medicinal materials, natural drugs, health products, dietary supplements, or their metabolites and even their excipients, pollutants, impurities, etc. According to experts, most patients with acute drug-induced liver injury can recover normal liver damage within 6 months after discontinuing suspected drugs. However, a small number of patients may experience severe or worsening of the condition, progressing to liver failure, requiring liver transplantation treatment, and even leading to serious clinical consequences such as death. Experts remind that any medication or health supplement may have potential side effects, and different individuals may have differences in their age, gender, physical condition, and health status. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct a suitability assessment when choosing health supplements. When choosing "liver protecting and liver clearing" health products, one should consult specialized doctors and nutritionists with professional knowledge and practical experience based on their own health status and needs. On the premise of understanding the health status of the liver, if there are recommendations for the use of health products, it is necessary to carefully review their product certifications, scientifically select health products with good reputation and credibility, and avoid blindly following the trend or listening to exaggerated propaganda, which may result in economic losses and physical harm. (New Society)