The doctor warned about supplements that damage the kidneys and liver

Biologically active supplements (dietary supplements) should be taken only with a doctor's prescription, because otherwise they can harm your health. Andrey Kondrakhin, a therapist, candidate of medical sciences, told "Moscow 24" about this.

According to him, nutritional supplements are not medicines, so they will not help to treat any disease.

"One cannot take nutritional supplements instead of drugs and convince oneself that they will help to cure the disease. One is wasting time, not receiving treatment and can suffer greatly from it. <...> In addition, if they are misused, it is possible to overload the excretory system," warned Kondrakhin.

The doctor warned that it will damage the kidneys and liver. In this regard, he advised to consult a specialist before taking supplements. In addition, it is important to contact him if side effects occur due to taking nutritional supplements.