Investigation Reveals Supplements with 12-Fold Overdose
Which? investigation finds dietary supplements with up to 12 times the safe maximum levels for vitamins and minerals on online platforms.
# Investigation Reveals Supplements with 12-Fold Overdose
An investigation by the consumer organization Which? has uncovered alarming findings about dietary supplements available online.
Main Findings of the Investigation
The investigation found supplements with dangerously high dosages:
Vitamin D: - Products with 10,000 IU (250µg) and even 50,000 IU (1,250µg) - Risk: Hypercalcemia, kidney damage
Vitamin B6: - Supplements with 100mg (recommended maximum: 10mg) - Risk: Peripheral neuropathy
Zinc: - Products with 50mg (double the safe upper limit) - Risk: Copper deficiency
Affected Platforms
Problematic products were found on AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, Superdrug, Temu, and TikTok Shop.
Calls for Stricter Regulation
Which? demands stronger regulation of the UK supplement market and better monitoring of online platforms.
Source: [Natural News Desk](https://naturalnewsdesk.co.uk/2025/10/25/better-supplements-regulation-desperately-needed-which-claims-as-investigation-flags-products-with-12x-safe-limit/)
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