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Social Media Fuels Supplement Boom Amid Health Risks

2/15/2025

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More than half of U.S. adults are turning to supplements, influenced by social media trends, in hopes of improving their health. Yet, alarming evidence reveals a connection between these products and serious issues like liver damage and mood swings, often due to toxic ingredients, dangerous drug interactions, and excessive dosages.

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Story summary

More than half of U.S. adults are turning to supplements, influenced by social media trends, in hopes of improving their health. Yet, alarming evidence reveals a connection between these products and serious issues like liver damage and mood swings, often due to toxic ingredients, dangerous drug interactions, and excessive dosages.