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Consumer Reports’ 12 most dangerous supplements explained
Americans take dietary supplements to help them lose weight, be more aware, and for general well being, but according to a recent Consumer Reports story, those “healthy pills” may be making them sick. The consumer magazine identified 12 ingredients in readily available dietary supplements that should be avoided because they have been linked to serious cardiovascular, liver and kidney problems. These dietary supplements aren’t regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and thus manufacturers of these products don’t have to provide evidence that they are safe and effective.
Consumers should not take the oral mineral supplement Miracle Mineral Solution because when used as directed, it produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious health problems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the warning after receiving several reports of injuries from consumers who had used the product, including severe nausea, vomiting, and life-threatening low blood pressure from dehydration. Consumers are advised to shop using the solution immediately and throw it away.
Several food products on store shelves have misleading labels that violate federal law, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning companies to change those labels within 15 days or the agency will pull those products from grocery store shelves. The FDA sent 
