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The dietary supplements you think are improving your health may be damaging your liver, research warns.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Leake, Lindsey 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the rising concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements in the United States. According to recent surveys, a significant portion of the adult population consumes these products, with 75% reporting usage in a 2024 poll. However, there has been a troubling increase in liver damage linked to supplements, with a study indicating an eightfold rise in drug-induced acute liver failure from 1995 to 2020. The article highlights issues such as mislabeling of ingredients and contamination with toxic heavy metals, emphasizing that dietary supplements are not FDA-approved in the same manner as medications, which raises concerns about their safety and potential interactions with prescribed medications. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:183133162
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