According to research, some dietary supplements and vitamins can cause health issues for younger people.

For now, though, the role of protecting young people from potential risks largely falls to parents, coaches, and teachers.

Or said these adults should advise kids that these supplements aren’t safe to use.

If the goal is losing weight, building muscle, or doing better at sports, then sleep, eating balanced meals, working out, and staying away from drugs, alcohol, and smoking are the best ways to achieve those goals.

New study adds to the evidence that dietary supplements for energy, weight loss, or muscle building can be harmful to children and young adults in some cases.

Experts also advised parents to encourage kids to stay away from supplements and to point out that factors such as diet, sleep, and exercise are more effective ways to achieve fitness goals.