Medical Disclaimer

The content on Label Literate is for general information and education. It isn't medical advice, and it isn't a substitute for advice from your doctor, pharmacist or another qualified health professional.

Please talk to a professional first if you:

• are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
• have kidney, liver or heart disease
• take prescription medication, including antibiotics, osteoporosis drugs, antidepressants or diuretics
• are under 18
• have bipolar disorder or are being treated for depression

About supplements

Dietary supplements aren't approved by regulators for safety or effectiveness before they go on sale. Quality varies between brands and even between batches. That's why we favor independently tested products, but no test removes all risk.

Research changes. We update our guides regularly, but a page may not reflect a study published since its last update. Check the date at the top of each guide.

If you think you're having a reaction to a supplement, stop taking it and contact a medical professional. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.