Self-Care or Self-Risk? Inside the Unregulated World of Supplements

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In an age where wellness has become a way of life, supplements seem like the simplest path to better health. From collagen powders to probiotics and adaptogenic blends, the modern medicine cabinet has shifted from prescriptions to pills, powders, and plant extracts. With more than half of U.S. adults now taking at least one dietary supplement daily, the global industry—worth nearly US $200 billion in 2024 and projected to surpass US $400 billion by 2033—shows no sign of slowing down.