Three Cases of Liver Toxicity with a Dietary Supplement Intended to Stop Hair Loss

The document reported three cases of liver toxicity linked to the use of Inneov masa capilar®, a dietary supplement aimed at preventing hair loss, with green tea catechins as its primary component. These cases highlighted concerns about herbal remedies and dietary supplements causing liver damage, similar to previous reports involving weight loss products containing green tea extracts. In each case, other potential causes of acute hepatitis were excluded, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to consider and report possible hepatic adverse reactions from seemingly safe herbal products during patient history assessments.