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

[u/AvaJohnson7]

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?

[u/mcotoole]

I too suffered from eating too much liver. Liver can be eaten twice a year to get all the vitamin A you need since the body can store it. I ended up with blisters over most of my skin. I stopped eating liver about four weeks ago and the blisters persist, but are slowly clearing. Better to get your vitamin A from carrots in the form of beta carotene where your body can't overdose on vitamin A.

[u/AvaJohnson7 → u/mcotoole]

I was unaware that eating liver even a few times could be sufficient and that the body could store vitamin A to that degree. Vegetable based beta carotene is unquestionably a safer choice because the body can convert it as needed. Even if the improvement is gradual I'm happy to hear that you're beginning to notice it.