A New Hepatotoxic Agent : Goji Berry

Year 2019, Volume: 10 Issue: 4, 105 - 107, 01.10.2019

Derya Yalçın Yılmaz , Kıvanç Karaman , Yunus Emre Özlüer , Selçuk Eren Çanakçı , Ahmet Tunç Deniz

https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.517021

Cited By: 2

Abstract

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Goji berry has long been used as a
healthy aliment for healthy vision, strengthening the immune system, protecting
the liver, improving circulation, remedy for diabetes, enhancing sexual
performance and general health. But there are not enough study on its
constituents, pharmacology and safety.

CASE REPORT: This case report describes a 24-year-old female patient
was admitted  to emergency service due to
complaints of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Ictherus at sclera and
sensivitiy on the right upper quadrant of abdomen were found on the physical
examination. Blood tests revealed high liver function tests. The causes of jaundice and impaired liver
function were all excluded and toxic hepatitis due to goji berry consumption was
considered in patient.

CONCLUSION: Goji berry is a traditional
nutrient that is increasingly used for its various effects. To date, there are some articles declared
allergic reactions as toxic effect. To our knowledge this case is the first
publication that goji berries can be toxic to the liver. Although larger
studies are required, it should be kept in mind that liver toxicity may occur
during intensive use.

Keywords

Emergency Service, Goji Berry, hepatotoxicity

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