Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Linked to Dietary Supplement Use in a Bodybuilder: A Case Report

Clin Case Rep. 2024 Dec 31;13(1):e9574. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.9574. eCollection 2025 Jan.

Abstract

Many dietary supplements commonly used by bodybuilders and athletes carry thrombogenic risks, potentially leading to life-threatening conditions like arterial and venous thrombosis by either elevating testosterone levels or directly interfering with homeostasis. Increased awareness and further research are crucial for consumer safety and supplement regulation.

Keywords: case report; cerebral venous sinus thrombosis; dietary supplements; hypercoagulability; thrombosis.