An Enzyte'ing' case of acute hepatitis

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2011 Oct;45(9):834-5. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e3181f3130c.

Abstract

We describe the first reported case of biopsy proven hepatotoxicity associated with the natural male enhancement supplement, Enzyte. The patient's symptoms and liver function tests resolved with cessation of the popular "mail order" drug that contains many herbal ingredients. The case highlights the need to be alert to the possibility of herbal supplements and Enzyte specifically causing acute hepatitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / diagnosis
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Dietary Supplements / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Male
  • Plant Extracts / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Plant Extracts