Acetaminophen and Liver Damage
An American study reveals that the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in "Tylenol," is associated with a sharp increase in cases of liver injury over the past 25 years. The rates have risen from 10.9 to 52.9 cases per million people between 2000 and 2021, representing a nearly 500% increase in annual cases—from about 2,400 to 14,500. More than 80% of these cases require hospitalization, while the death rate stands at 6%. The study warns against exceeding the recommended dosage, as it can cause permanent liver damage or death, sometimes necessitating a liver transplant.
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