Dad Takes Too Many Supplements
QUESTION: "My father loves over-the-counter supplements and buys lots of them. By lots, I mean one new supplement a month, on average. At this point, he takes almost 20 a day! He watches a lot of television, and whatever is being promoted there, he believes the pitch and buys it. I’m not worried about whether or not he can afford all this; he can. What I worry about is whether these supplements are bad for his health. You see, my father is 85 years old with heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other issues. This behavior makes me uncomfortable. Dad is quite proud of his advanced age and credits all the supplements. He actually takes some of his prescribed medication sporadically because he believes the supplements replace those medications. I fear disaster is brewing, and would like your advice." - READER
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