usnic acid has been researched along with Obesity in 3 studies
Obesity: A status with BODY WEIGHT that is grossly above the recommended standards, usually due to accumulation of excess FATS in the body. The standards may vary with age, sex, genetic or cultural background. In the BODY MASS INDEX, a BMI greater than 30.0 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2 is considered morbidly obese (MORBID OBESITY).
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Usnic acid has been an ingredient of dietary supplements that cause liver failure." | 5.32 | Fulminant liver failure due to usnic acid for weight loss. ( Busuttil, RW; Durazo, FA; Farmer, DG; Ghobrial, M; Goldstein, RL; Gordon, S; Han, SH; Kawano, M; Lassman, C; Lee, NP; Saab, S; Saggi, B; Yersiz, H, 2004) |
| "Usnic acid has been an ingredient of dietary supplements that cause liver failure." | 1.32 | Fulminant liver failure due to usnic acid for weight loss. ( Busuttil, RW; Durazo, FA; Farmer, DG; Ghobrial, M; Goldstein, RL; Gordon, S; Han, SH; Kawano, M; Lassman, C; Lee, NP; Saab, S; Saggi, B; Yersiz, H, 2004) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 2 (66.67) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (33.33) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Yellapu, RK | 1 |
| Mittal, V | 1 |
| Grewal, P | 1 |
| Fiel, M | 1 |
| Schiano, T | 1 |
| Durazo, FA | 2 |
| Lassman, C | 1 |
| Han, SH | 1 |
| Saab, S | 1 |
| Lee, NP | 1 |
| Kawano, M | 1 |
| Saggi, B | 1 |
| Gordon, S | 1 |
| Farmer, DG | 1 |
| Yersiz, H | 1 |
| Goldstein, RL | 1 |
| Ghobrial, M | 1 |
| Busuttil, RW | 1 |
| Neff, GW | 1 |
| Reddy, KR | 1 |
| Meyer, D | 1 |
| Marrero, R | 1 |
| Kaplowitz, N | 1 |
1 review available for usnic acid and Obesity
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Acute liver failure caused by 'fat burners' and dietary supplements: a case report and literature review.
Topics: Adipose Tissue; Adult; Benzofurans; Camellia sinensis; Commiphora; Dietary Supplements; Hepatic Ence | 2011 |
2 other studies available for usnic acid and Obesity
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Fulminant liver failure due to usnic acid for weight loss.
Topics: Adult; Benzofurans; Dietary Supplements; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Liver Failure; Liver Tra | 2004 |
Severe hepatotoxicity associated with the use of weight loss diet supplements containing ma huang or usnic acid.
Topics: Adult; Benzofurans; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Diet, Reducing; Dietary Supplements; Dru | 2004 |