Cale was a fit and healthy dad of two. Now his wife must raise their children alone after a deadly reaction to an ingredient found in many supplements - and you probably have a packet at home

A beloved father-of-two has tragically died after allegedly suffering an allergic reaction to an ingredient commonly found in cold and flu tablets. Cale Agosta allegedly suffered irreversible brain damage after taking ArmaForce, which is a supplement that can be bought over-the-counter at pharmacies, according to a fundraiser set up for his family. ArmaForce's ingredients are andrographis paniculata, olea europea, echinacea purpurea, zinc amino acid chelate and ascorbic acid vitamin C. Sydney University Professor Andrew McLachlan, who is the Head of School and Dean of Pharmacy, said the three main herbal ingredients in ArmaForce are also found in a range of other over-the-counter medicines. Cale Agosta allegedly suffered irreversible brain damage after taking ArmaForce, which is a supplement that can be bought over-the-counter at pharmacies Mr Agosta's wife, Tekita, has now been left with the task of raising their two-year-old and seven-month-old daughters alone. Mr Agosta suffered brain damage from an allergic reaction and was unable to be recover Mr Agosta's wife Tekita has now been left with the task of raising their two-year-old and seven-month-old daughters alone 'How incredibly lucky we all were to have such a kind and funny person in our lives for the time that we did and how cruel life can be to take you so soon.