Before naming names, let’s put the risk in perspective: supplements do not automatically damage your organs. Some are useful for treating deficiencies or meeting specific medical needs. The concern is excessive doses, unsuitable products, and adverse reactions that can occasionally happen even without an overdose.
These nine supplements deserve particular attention.
- High-Dose Vitamin A
Vitamin A supports vision and immune function, but excessive amounts of preformed vitamin A can harm the liver. Look for ingredients such as retinol, retinyl acetate, or retinyl palmitate.
Taking several products containing vitamin A
can
