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Hepatotoxicity induced by MK-677
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This case report describes a man in his early 30s who developed transaminitis after taking the growth hormone secretagogue MK-677, described as gaining popularity among performance-enhancing supplements, for 2 months before presentation. The abstract notes reported side effects of MK-677 include oedema, increased appetite, and muscle pain, and states reports of hepatotoxicity are scarce. It reports the patient's liver function tests returned to within normal limits after the supplement was stopped.
Abstract
MK-677, a growth hormone secretagogue, is gaining popularity among performance-enhancing supplements. While its side effects include oedema, increased appetite and muscle pain, reports of hepatotoxicity are scarce. Here we present the case of an otherwise healthy man in his early 30s, who developed transaminitis after consuming MK-677 for 2 months before presentation. Liver function tests eventually returned to normal limits after stopping the supplement.
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