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Acute Hepatitis due to Garcinia Cambogia Extract, an Herbal Weight Loss Supplement.

Authors :
Sharma, Akshay
Akagi, Elisa
Njie, Aji
Goyal, Sachin
Arsene, Camelia
Krishnamoorthy, Geetha
Ehrinpreis, Murray
Source :
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 7/26/2018, p1-4. 4p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The Drug Induced Liver Injury Network reports dietary supplements as one of the most important causes of drug induced hepatotoxicity, yet millions of people use these supplements without being aware of their potential life-threatening side effects. Garcinia cambogia (GC) extract is an herbal weight loss supplement, reported to cause fulminant hepatic failure. We present a case of a 57-year-old female with no previous history of liver disease, who presented with acute hepatitis due to GC extract taken for weight loss, which resolved after stopping it and got reaggravated on retaking it. Obtaining a history of herbal supplement use is critical in the evaluation of acute hepatitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20906528
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130921808
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/9606171