Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Warning: OTC Supplements Doctors Say to Avoid

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Are the supplements you are taking good or bad for you? Some supplements, even if they seem harmless, can actually harm your health. They might not be safe if you are taking other medications, have certain medical conditions like liver disease, or are going to have surgery. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children also need to be cautious with supplements. Here are 7 popular supplements that could be risky for your health.

1. Caffeine Pills: These can be dangerous and cause serious health issues like rapid heartbeat and seizures.

2. Iron Supplements: Taking too much iron after menopause can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s and heart disease.

3. Vitamin C: Excessive amounts can lead to diarrhea and interfere with certain medications.

4. Vitamin A and E Supplements: Large doses may increase the risk of premature death.

5. Beta-Carotene Supplements: These can be risky, especially for smokers or former smokers.

6. Vitamin D: Taking too much can cause severe symptoms like kidney injury and pancreatitis.

7. Niacin: High doses can lower cholesterol levels but should be taken under a doctor’s supervision to avoid severe side effects like liver disease.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Supplement /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ (noun): Something added to complete or enhance the quality or quantity of something else.
  2. Cautious /ˈkɔː.ʃəs/ (adjective): Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
  3. Interfere /ˌɪn.təˈfɪər/ (verb): To prevent something from continuing or being done properly.
  4. Excessive /ɪkˈsɛs.ɪv/ (adjective): More than is necessary normal or desirable; immoderate.
  5. Severe /sɪˈvɪər/ (adjective): Of a serious nature; critical; very bad or serious.
  6. Risky /ˈrɪs.ki/ (adjective): Full of the possibility of danger failure or loss.

How much do you know?


What potential serious health issues can caffeine pills cause?
A. Memory loss
B. Rapid heartbeat and seizures
C. Weight gain
D. Bone fractures


Taking too much iron after menopause can increase the risk of which conditions?
A. Diabetes and stroke
B. Alzheimer's and heart disease
C. Arthritis and asthma
D. Cancer and hypertension


Which of the following can excessive amounts of Vitamin C lead to?
A. Insomnia
B. Diarrhea
C. High blood pressure
D. Depression


What risk is associated with large doses of Vitamin A and E supplements?
A. Memory enhancement
B. Premature death
C. Stronger immune system
D. Improved vision


Who should be cautious with Beta-Carotene supplements?
A. Teenagers
B. Athletes
C. Smokers or former smokers
D. Vegetarians


What severe symptoms can taking too much Vitamin D cause?
A. Hair loss and fatigue
B. Kidney injury and pancreatitis
C. Allergic reactions and hives
D. Joint pain and muscle weakness


Iron supplements are safe for everyone to take.


Vitamin A and E supplements have no risks associated with large doses.


Beta-Carotene supplements are dangerous for non-smokers.


Niacin should be taken under a doctor's supervision to avoid severe side effects.


Taking too much Vitamin D cannot cause any harm.


Excessive amounts of Vitamin C have no negative effects on the body.


Iron Supplements: Taking too much iron after menopause can increase the risk of and heart disease.


Vitamin C: Excessive amounts can lead to and interfere with certain medications.


Vitamin A and E Supplements: Large doses may increase the risk of premature .


Beta-Carotene Supplements: These can be risky, especially for or former smokers.


Vitamin D: Taking too much can cause severe symptoms like kidney injury and .


Niacin: High doses can lower cholesterol levels but should be taken under a doctor's supervision to avoid severe side effects like disease.

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