Multi-Supplement Health Risks

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Supplements are usually taken to improve health. Doctors and nutritionists warn: You can have too much of a good thing.

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Nearly 75% of Americans take at least one supplement, fueling a market that’s worth more than $60 billion .

Herbal and dietary supplements cause 20% of liver injuries in the U.S. A 2022 study found that 15 million Americans use supplements that are potentially toxic to the liver.

Doctors and nutritionists warn that you can have too much of a good thing.

Some side effects can be mild, but others can be more serious and even fatal.

You can also overdo it when it comes to certain minerals, such as magnesium, calcium and iron.

Herbal and dietary supplements are particularly risky, expert says.

Getting a blood test first is the gold standard, experts say.

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