You walk down the supplement aisle, and it feels safe. The bottles have pictures of plants, flowers, and vibrant nature scenes. The labels use words like “natural,” “holistic,” and “support.” It is easy to assume that because you can buy these things without a prescription, they are harmless.
That is a dangerous assumption. The reality is that supplements are chemically active compounds. When you introduce them into a body that is already processing prescription medication, you are essentially conducting an uncontrolled chemistry experiment in your own bloodstream. Doctors and pharmacists are sounding the alarm because they are seeing the fallout in the emergency room.
