LOOK: Herbal supplements can have devastating effects on your health

Millions of people worldwide take supplements to boost their health, lose weight, and improve their appearance. While these “health boosters” have promising effects on our health and well-being, pill-poppers must be careful in taking them as many of these can have a devastating impact on their bodies.

Here are the riskiest herbal supplements, according to The Daily Mail UK.

1. Aconite

Used to: Reduce gout, joint pain, and inflammation

Possible dangers: Weakness, vomiting, nausea, paralysis, breathing and heart problems, and possibly death

2. Caffeine Powder

Used to: Improve attention and athletic performance as well as facilitate weight loss

Possible dangers: Cardiac arrest, seizures, heart arrhythmia, and possibly death particularly when combined with other stimulants