Abstract
Millions of Americans regularly use herbal supplements, but many are unaware of the potential hidden dangers. Numerous supplements have been associated with hepatotoxicity and, indeed dietary/herbal supplements represent an increasingly common source of acute liver injury. We report a case of acute liver failure requiring liver transplantation associated with the use of Garcinia cambogia, a supplement widely promoted for weight loss. When patients present with acute hepatitis or liver failure from an unknown etiology, a careful history of supplement use should be performed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 123-126 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Annals of hepatology |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Hepatotoxicity
- Herbal supplements
- Transplantation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hepatology