India, Aug. 26 -- Many people turn to herbal detox drinks, believing them to be safe because they are "natural." But these products are not always harmless. Dr Shagun Agarwal, orthopaedic surgeon at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital shared in his August 25 post how a 35-year-old software engineer from Bangalore developed acute liver failure after consuming a popular herbal tonic daily, highlighting the hidden risks of unregulated supplements. (Also read: Orthopaedic surgeon warns 1 in 3 women face osteoporosis fracture risk, shares 10 prevention habits: 'Jump 30 times' )

"He was 35, a software engineer from Bangalore, long hours at work, endless chai breaks, and no time for exercise. One day, a colleague told him, 'Bhai, your liver must be tired. t...