The hidden risks of daily supplement use: What social media ads don't tell you
By
Ruth Clegg
Summary
A personal reflection on the prevalence of supplement use, revealing how even skeptical individuals can accumulate various supplements (creatine, vitamin D, magnesium, collagen, etc.) due to social media advertising. The article highlights a Which? survey showing 76% of respondents take supplements, and explores the potential risks and downsides of regular supplement consumption that many people may not be aware of.
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bskyThe hidden risks of daily supplement use: What social media ads don't tell youbbc.co.ukKey quotes
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I had thought I was immune to the constant ads on social media, but apparently not.
Comments like: 'I can't get over how these supplements have made me feel!' had clearly got under my (questionably) collagen-enhanced skin.
A recent survey by consumer group Which? found that 76% of those asked took a
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