Despite their health benefits, the indiscriminate use of supplements can cause serious and potentially life-threatening issues. According to a Consumer Reports article from 2017, liver damage from supplements is on the rise. Despite this, the $38 billion dollar supplement industry is here to stay.This guide will help you explore what supplements are and how they came about, the benefits and risks associated with supplement use, what to look for in a supplement label, how to assess a safe dosage level, how to identify adverse reactions to supplements, and my top ten questions to ask prior to using any supplements so you can choose and use supplements wisely. When used safely and properly, supplements can be beneficial to your integrative health-care regimen.