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Medicines you get from a pharmacy are tightly controlled to make sure they’re pure, have the exact right amount of active ingredient, and are proven safe — but vitamins and supplements you buy at the store don’t have to meet those same strict rules.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

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This study shows that dietary supplements can hurt the liver just like medicines, but they aren’t tested as carefully before being sold—supporting the idea that medicines are safer because they’re more strictly regulated.

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No contradicting evidence found

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