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Published on: May 6, 2018

Rhabdomyolysis associated with nutritional supplement use.

D A Scroggie1, M Harris, L Sakai

  • 1Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.

Journal of Clinical Rheumatology : Practical Reports on Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Diseases
|December 17, 2008
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Nutritional supplements like Diet Fuel and GlutaMASS may cause rhabdomyolysis, a serious muscle injury, in young men undergoing regular training. Increased supplement use correlates with higher toxicity risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Alternative medicine use has risen in the US over 20 years.
  • Increased supplement consumption raises concerns about potential toxicity.
  • Nutritional supplements are widely used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report two cases of rhabdomyolysis linked to specific nutritional supplements.
  • To investigate the potential link between supplement use and severe muscle injury.
  • To raise awareness of adverse events associated with popular dietary products.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of two young males experiencing rhabdomyolysis.
  • Literature review on supplement-induced adverse events.
  • Analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adverse event database.

Main Results:

  • Two healthy young males developed rhabdomyolysis after using Diet Fuel and GlutaMASS.
  • Literature and FDA data show multiple serious adverse events linked to these supplements and ingredients.
  • A correlation between supplement intake and strenuous physical activity was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Diet Fuel and GlutaMASS may contribute to rhabdomyolysis in individuals engaged in physical training.
  • The combination of certain supplements and exercise may lead to significant muscle damage.
  • Further investigation into supplement safety and potential interactions with physical activity is warranted.