Notes from the field: acute hepatitis and liver failure following the use of a dietary supplement intended for weight loss or muscle building--May-October 2013

On September 9, 2013, the Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) was notified of seven patients with severe acute hepatitis and fulminant liver failure of unknown etiology. Patients were previously healthy and sought medical care during May-September 2013. Clinicians reported that the seven patients had...

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Published in:MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report 2013-10, Vol.62 (40), p.817
Main Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Dietary Supplements - adverse effects
Female
Hawaii
Hepatitis - etiology
Humans
Liver Failure - chemically induced
Male
Middle Aged
Muscle Strength
Weight Loss
Young Adult
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Summary:On September 9, 2013, the Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) was notified of seven patients with severe acute hepatitis and fulminant liver failure of unknown etiology. Patients were previously healthy and sought medical care during May-September 2013. Clinicians reported that the seven patients had all used OxyELITE Pro, a dietary supplement marketed for weight loss and muscle gain, before illness onset.
ISSN:1545-861X