Understanding the Risks: Does taking vitamin supplements have side effects?
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While many view vitamin supplements as a harmless shortcut to good health, a 2015 study published in *The New England Journal of Medicine* found that adverse effects from supplements accounted for approximately 23,000 emergency department visits per year in the U.S.. This statistic underscores the fact that, yes, taking vitamin supplements have side effects, especially when misused or taken in excessive amounts.