The “Friend Recommendation” Trap: Why Your Supplements Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good

We’ve all been there. You’re catching up with a friend, chatting about how you’ve been feeling completely wiped out or struggling to sleep, and their eyes light up.
“Oh, you have to try this herbal extract! I took it for a week, and my energy skyrocketed. I’ll text you the link right now.”

It’s an innocent exchange. It comes from a place of love. But this casual, word-of-mouth culture has fueled a quiet crisis: careless self-medication.

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