Six reasons why you shouldn't be taking supplements, according to experts

Six reasons why you shouldn't be taking supplements, according to experts, focuses on safety concerns and mixed evidence in the supplement market. The article discusses research involving omega-3 fish oil, noting that a study of 365 adults aged 55 to 80 at higher Alzheimer’s risk found fish oil reached the brain but did not improve key measures such as memory or brain loss over two years. It argues that omega-3s may be more beneficial through diet, like fatty fish and plant-based foods, rather than isolated pills. Experts quoted also warn that supplement quality and content can vary widely, with some products containing less active ingredient than claimed or even undeclared substances. A physician cited cases including chest pain, panic attacks, liver inflammation, and kidney damage, and said weight-loss, sexual-enhancement, and “brain boosting” supplements carry higher risks. The report mentions a “worst-case” scenario of death, referencing a case from 2013.