The threat of weight-loss over the counter supplements: A case of camellia sinensis autoimmune hepatitis

Authors

Daniel Hernan Sacoto, Department of Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Medical Center/New York Medical College, New York, USA.
Valentina Turbay, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Jagbir Sandhu, Department of Pathology, Metropolitan Medical Center/New York Medical College, New York, USA.
Shobhana Chaudhari, Department of Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Medical Center/New York Medical College, New York, USA.
Juan Cosico, Department of Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Medical Center/New York Medical College, New York, USA.

Recommended Citation

Sacoto DH, Turbay V, Sandhu J, Chaudhari S, Cosico J. The Threat of Weight-Loss Over the Counter Supplements: A Case of Camellia Sinensis Autoimmune Hepatitis. Cureus. 2023;15(3):e36023. Published 2023 Mar 11. doi:10.7759/cureus.36023

Affiliations

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Abstract

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) arises as a result of environmental and immunological interactions. Herbal and dietary supplements (HDS) are known triggers, and approximately half of the U.S. adult population consumes them, even though they are restricted. Therefore, the importance of recognizing potential triggers of AIH is considered relevant. The mechanism behind HDS Camellia Sinensis inducing AIH is related to its compounds, catechins, which induce reactive oxygen species leading to a liver immune-mediated response. We present here a challenging case of a middle-aged woman with AIH following the consumption of a weight-loss Mexican green tea containing Camellia Sinensis.

Type

Article

PubMed ID

37050988