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A 34-year-old member asked:
Do dietary supplements ever expire?
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Family Medicine 11 years experience
Yes: All the components for prepare are subject to degradate
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Dr. John Michalskianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 38 years experience
Supplements: Yes, just like medicines and foods, supplements should have shelf life/expiration dates listed.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Are taking expired dietary supplements toxic?
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Dr. Scott Bolhackanswered
Wound care 37 years experience
Expired medications: Dietary supplements that have an expiration date on them should be discarded. The chemical nature of any medication or supplement can change over time including the additives to that product.
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