Pills With Power: Why Supplements Deserve More Caution — and More Respect

Evidence, Risks and Why “Bioactive” Should Be Our Starting Point

Most healthy adults in the UK do not need routine dietary supplements if they eat a balanced diet. Supplements are useful in specific circumstances, such as pregnancy, restricted diets like veganism, older age, or clinically confirmed deficiencies, but they are not a substitute for a balanced diet. They can play an important role, but are not the long-t…