Acute Liver Failure Induced by Provitalize: A Menopause Supplement Concocted From Herbs & Probiotics
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-20-2024
Publication Title
ACG Case Reports Journal
Abstract
Drug-induced liver injury is one of the most common causes of acute liver failure in the Western world. Despite discontinuation of the offending agent, it can still tax a grim prognosis. We describe a case of a menopausal woman taking a herbal supplement called "Provitalize" to relieve hot flashes and bloating. This is the first case report of liver injury from this supplement. She initially presented with mild jaundice and elevated transaminases. Unfortunately, she rapidly progressed to encephalopathy, experienced multiorgan failure, and then died.
First Page
e01509
PubMed ID
39310049
Volume
11
Issue
9
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Recommended Citation
Patel, Rahul; Hassan, Ahmed; Scanlan, Hayle; Everwine, Matthew; Ren, Zhiyong; Snyder, Charles; and ElGenaidi, Hisham, "Acute Liver Failure Induced by Provitalize: A Menopause Supplement Concocted From Herbs & Probiotics" (2024). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 3035.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/3035
10.14309/crj.0000000000001509
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