I never thought of myself as an avid supplements user until I opened my cupboard and found pouches of creatine, vitamin D, magnesium, collagen, greens powder and perimenopause tablets. Social media reviews had clearly worked on me: glowing testimonials made pills seem like a shortcut to better health.
A recent Which? survey found 76% of people take at least one supplement regularly and nearly one in five take four or more daily. While supplements can support wellbeing when used appropriately, experts warn that overuse risks liver, kidney and digestive problems. Influencer Ginger Smith’s story is a cautionary tale: after years of high-dose vitamins and powders she developed a massive kidney stone that required surgery, underscoring why balanced nutrition and medical advice matter.
