Taking supplements every day? You might be doing more harm than good
Health experts are warning that the rising trend of daily supplement consumption may be causing unintended harm to organs like the liver and kidneys. Many consumers are over-relying on pills and powders, mistakenly believing they are a substitute for a balanced diet.
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It highlights a growing public health concern regarding the unregulated supplement industry and the potential dangers of excessive self-supplementation.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter Getty Images I did not see myself as an avid supplement taker, but then I took a good look in my cupboard.
The article relies on expert medical warnings and consumer data to provide a health-focused report.
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