Overview
- Peru’s Ministry of Health, which issued the advisory Sunday through drug regulator Digemid, said excessive, unsupervised supplement use can cause serious harm.
- Officials highlighted fat‑soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, which build up in body tissue and can lead to hypervitaminosis with nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headaches, and severe liver or kidney problems.
- Children and teenagers face higher risk because parents often give vitamins without a diagnosis, with excess vitamin D linked to appetite loss, weakness, and heart issues.
- Digemid warned that combining supplements with medicines can weaken treatment or raise toxicity, so people should speak with a health professional before using them.
- The guidance says to use supplements only for diagnosed needs, buy from authorized sellers, verify sanitary registration and dosing on labels, and rely on a balanced diet for nutrients.