Americans spend around $1.3 billion on fish oil products every year, making them one of the most commonly consumed dietary supplements in the country.
A new documentary, “Supplements and Safety,” is being aired on the PBS investigative series “Frontline” tonight, at 10:00 pm central time.
The program looks at the widespread use of vitamins, herbs, fish oil and fat-burning supplements. Millions of Americans use these products safely every year, however researchers have found in many cases they can cause unexpected side effects. And because dietary supplements are largely unregulated by the federal government, contamination is common, say the experts.
“Supplements and Safety” is a collaboration between “Frontline,” The New York Times, and The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
January 19, 2015