Endocrine News Podcast · Endocrine Society

ENP88: Glucocorticoids in Supplements

August 7, 2024·14 min·1 clip

Dr. Way describes the telltale signs of steroid excess: dark purple abdominal striae, easy bruising, and moon facies.

Host Aaron Lohr interviews Dr. Kevin Way about his research on over-the-counter arthritis supplements that secretly contain glucocorticoids. They discuss how these hidden steroids can cause adrenal gland shutdown, leading to dependency, severe side effects, and life-threatening adrenal crisis when patients try to stop taking the supplements.

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