Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
One in five liver damage cases are connected to daily supplement use. A large review of 69 clinical trials involving over 153,000 adults found that calcium and vitamin D supplements provide little to no meaningful benefit in preventing falls or fractures for most adults. Experts warn against taking these products without professional guidance.
What changed
New data shows limited efficacy of bone supplements and reports of toxicity from vitamin B6.
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Daily Supplement Use Linked to Liver Damage and Limited Bone Benefits
confidence 90%One in five liver damage cases are connected to daily supplement use. A large review of 69 clinical trials involving over 153,000 adults found that calcium and vitamin D supplements provide little to no meaningful benefit in preventing falls or fractures for most adults. Experts warn against taking these products without professional guidance.
What's confirmed:
- One in five liver damage cases are linked to daily supplement use.
- A systematic review of 69 clinical trials with over 153,000 adults found calcium and vitamin D supplements offered little to no meaningful benefit in preventing fractures or falls in most adults.
- Supplement use among U.S. adults increased from 51% to 60% over 25 years.
Still unconfirmed:
- Memory tests are insufficient for researchers to assess if supplements affect the brain.
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Daily Supplement Use Linked to Liver Damage and Health Risks
confidence 90%New research indicates that one in five liver damage cases are linked to the habit of taking supplements daily. Medical professionals warn that these products may be harmful or unnecessary unless a specific deficiency exists. A consumer survey shows 76% of respondents regularly use at least one supplement.
What's confirmed:
- New research finds 1 in 5 liver damage cases are linked to the habit of taking supplements every day.
- The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements states many supplements only provide benefits during proven deficiencies or specific medical needs.
- Doctors warn that taking excessive vitamins can be unnecessary or harmful.
Still unconfirmed:
- Kim Kardashian takes 35 supplements daily.