According to The National Food Agency Most adults who are healthy can eat the dietary supplements sold in Sweden without risking damaging health. But a new study now warns that some popular supplements can be linked to serious liver damage – especially the additions that come from the plant kingdom.
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Then you should not eat supplements
Dietary supplements are classified as food and are concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances. They are taken, for example, such as powder, tablets, capsules or ampoules.
According to the Swedish Food Agency’s recommendations, you should be careful about consuming supplements if you are pregnant, are older or have an increased sensitivity as a result of certain diseases. Infants and children can also be particularly exposed to any side effects, and should not use supplements without consulting a doctor.
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A new study now warns that some popular supplements can be linked to serious liver damage. Photo: Henrik Montgomery/TT
According to a survey from Pharmacy heart Takes six out of ten Swedes dietary supplements regularly. Half of those who participated in the study and who stated that they were using supplements also meant that they were not sure whether they really needed the supplement or not.
Now researchers from the University of Michigan warn that some popular supplements can be linked to serious liver damage.
The study, as published in National Library of Medicineshows that acute liver failure linked to supplements has become eight times more common since 1995. The researchers primarily point out six different preparations and ingredients that are said to be able to cause serious damage to the liver at long -term dosage:
So you reduce the risk of side effects
In order to reduce the risk of side effects when using dietary supplements, one should make sure that you do not dose too much. You should also choose products from well -known brands with clear documentation. The National Food Agency also points out that herbal supplements are to a greater extent associated with disease -causing bacteria than dietary supplements that are synthetically manufactured or supplements of animal origin.
“Dietary supplements are sometimes marketed as” natural “and” free of chemicals “so that they do not seem dangerous. But the truth is that several very toxic substances come from the plant kingdom,” they write on their homepage.
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