Consumption of dietary supplements, specifically those sold for muscle building, energy, and weight loss, is associated with an increased risk for severe medical events among individuals aged 0 to 25 years.
Vitamins and supplements sold at CVS Pharmacy will now go through third party testing to verify the accuracy of the dietary ingredients listed on the packaging and to confirm that the product is free of certain additives.
The major implicated agents causing hepatotoxicity include anabolic steroids, green tea and multi-ingredient nutritional supplements.
Alternative supplements, such as vitamin D, fish oil and probiotics, are replacing traditional multivitamins among Americans.
