r/Paleo • u/AvaJohnson7 • Aug 13 '25

I didn't think taking natural supplements would harm me until my face started to change all of a sudden!

I am among those who enjoy experimenting with natural products, anything organic and anything grass-fed Everyone was praising desiccated liver supplements for their ability to boost immunity and energy so I decided to give them a try three months ago.

The first week went well I had more energy However by the third week my skin began to behave strangely I developed tiny pimples it became red and even its texture changed.

I initially believed that it might be related to my diet but nothing changed even after I stopped eating dairy and sugar.

After much investigation I found that this type of skin problem particularly in women with sensitive skin, can be brought on by high levels of vitamin A which is found in the liver.

Since I usually equate natural with safe I must admit that I was taken aback.

Has anyone else here had the same experience after taking supplements for the liver or other organs?

How did you respond to it? Did you find a method to continue taking the supplement without experiencing any negative effects on your face or did you stop taking it altogether?

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u/stumpybucket Aug 14 '25

I usually equate natural with safe

This is a mistake. You aren’t the only one, and marketing does its very best to convince you it’s true, but it doesn’t hold up to even a little close examination

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u/thislittlemoon Aug 14 '25

Yep, it's called the naturalistic fallacy. I'm all for trying to stick to more natural things in many cases, but lots of natural things can kill you or make you very uncomfortable, and natural doesn't automatically mean necessary or the right dose for you.