7 Toxic Additives Lurking in Supplements (That we will never use!)
The supplement industry is riddled with hidden dangers. While the FDA does not regulate dietary supplements in the same way as pharmaceuticals, it does allow over 3,000 additives to be used in these products. Many of these ingredients are unnecessary fillers, flow agents, and preservatives that pose risks to human health. Titanium dioxide, for example, was recently banned in the European Union due to concerns over its potential to damage DNA, yet it remains in many U.S. supplements. As awareness grows, more consumers are demanding cleaner, safer formulas. Here are seven of the most ubiquitous toxic additives you should watch out for: