Vitamin X
Unexplainable
The Dark Side of Dietary Supplements
This chapter explores a case involving a truck driver who failed a drug test due to harmful substances in weight loss pills, leading to a deeper investigation into the dietary supplement industry. It uncovers the frequent presence of dangerous unlisted ingredients and regulatory shortcomings that expose consumers to health risks. The narrative also delves into the historical context of dietary supplements, tracing their evolution and social perception from essential nutrients to widely accepted products in American culture.
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