Immune thrombocytopenic purpura caused by the over-the-counter weight supplement Root of Tejocote (Crataegus species)

Abstract

Over-the-counter supplements, such as Alipotec which often purported to amplify weight loss and readily available in naturopathic shops, can have clinically significant patient outcomes including severe cytopenia, and even inducing immune thrombocytopenic purpura.

Keywords: Alipotec; immune thrombocytopenic purpura; root of tejocote; thrombocytopenia.