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usnic acid and Obesity

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).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Usnic acid has been an ingredient of dietary supplements that cause liver failure."5.32Fulminant 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."1.32Fulminant 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)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yellapu, RK1
Mittal, V1
Grewal, P1
Fiel, M1
Schiano, T1
Durazo, FA2
Lassman, C1
Han, SH1
Saab, S1
Lee, NP1
Kawano, M1
Saggi, B1
Gordon, S1
Farmer, DG1
Yersiz, H1
Goldstein, RL1
Ghobrial, M1
Busuttil, RW1
Neff, GW1
Reddy, KR1
Meyer, D1
Marrero, R1
Kaplowitz, N1

Reviews

1 review available for usnic acid and Obesity

ArticleYear
Acute liver failure caused by 'fat burners' and dietary supplements: a case report and literature review.
    Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie, 2011, Volume: 25, Issue:3

    Topics: Adipose Tissue; Adult; Benzofurans; Camellia sinensis; Commiphora; Dietary Supplements; Hepatic Ence

2011

Other Studies

2 other studies available for usnic acid and Obesity

ArticleYear
Fulminant liver failure due to usnic acid for weight loss.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2004, Volume: 99, Issue:5

    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.
    Journal of hepatology, 2004, Volume: 41, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Benzofurans; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Diet, Reducing; Dietary Supplements; Dru

2004