Acetaminophen poisoning is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States
 "Acetaminophen poisoning has become the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States," report the authors of a study, published in Hepatology.

While attempted suicides still account for many cases, almost half are the result of unintentional overdose.

Acetaminophen, also known as Paracetamol, is the most widely used pain reliever in the United States -- 36 percent of Americans ingest it at least once a month -- but taking more than the recommended dose can lead to fatal liver injury.

While intentional overdoses generally present early after ingestion and can be treated with N-acetylcysteine (NAC), unintentional overdoses are usually not recognized until later.

Source: Hepatology, 2005

If you’re regularly taking acetaminophen (Tyelenol) please consider protecting your liver and health by supplementing with NAC.