More than half of Americans are taking supplements , fueling a $ 30 billion industry . It is a hopeful sign that this issue has come to the attention of the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection . David Seres : But supplements are not the amazing panacea that we are led to believe . They can be dangerous and even deadly if taken in large quantities. Seres : We need to reassess regulation of dietary supplements and educate the public .
More than half of Americans are taking supplements , fueling a $ 30 billion industry . David Seres : But supplements are not the amazing panacea that we are led to believe . They can be dangerous and even deadly if taken in large quantities. Seres : We need to reassess regulation of dietary supplements and educate the public .