I Trusted A Popular Supplement — It Shut Down My Liver
Here's why we need stricter oversight, independent third-party testing, more rigorous research and a cultural shift in how we think about ‘natural’ remedies.
Naveen Kathuria
Naveen Kathuria is a healthcare executive and attorney with over 20 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology, regulation, and care delivery. He has served as CEO and held senior leadership roles at investor-backed healthcare companies, bringing novel technologies to market and guiding organizations through complex regulatory landscapes. In late 2024, a widely available herbal supplement caused him to suffer acute liver failure — an experience that reshaped his view of the wellness industry and catalyzed his advocacy for stronger supplement safety standards. Now fully recovered, he writes and speaks about the gaps in consumer protection — and how we can build a more accountable future for health and wellness.