For thousands of years it was used by the ancient Egyptians as part of religious ceremonies to reach higher levels of consciousness and connect to the Divine. They would steep the Blue Lotus flowers in wine for several weeks and use it as a sacred sacrament.
Causes. Acute liver failure occurs when liver cells are damaged significantly and are no longer able to function. Potential causes include: Acetaminophen overdose. Taking too much acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States.
HFCS, like the fructose molecule from sucrose, is 100% metabolized by the liver, and because it is consumed in massive doses (over 62 pounds a year per person), it causes an overworked liver and can actually lead to liver damage.