Immune thrombocytopenic purpura caused by the over‐the‐counter weight supplement Root of Tejocote (Crataegus species)

Abstract Over‐the‐counter supplements, such as Alipotec which often purported to amplify weight loss and readily available in naturopathic shops, can have clinically significant patient outcomes including severe cytopenia, and even inducing immune thrombocytopenic purpura.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hussam Alhasson, Eugene Muchnik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-05-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2804