Doctors issue warning to anyone who takes popular supplement after discovering link to ‘silent ki.ller’

A specific type of supplement is prompting warnings

A health alert has been raised following new research that connects a certain type of supplement to serious health risks.

As autumn and winter approach and seasonal illnesses return, it’s no surprise that increasing numbers of people are relying on these vitamin-rich pills.

The BBC reports that more than 74 percent of Americans and around two-thirds of people in the UK use dietary supplements in an effort to boost their health.

Yet, health experts have been reminding people of the importance of taking them safely and the dangers associated with overdosing.