When it comes to taking health supplements, Taiwan and the United States both come in third on the worldwide health food consumption ranking.

In 2009 alone, the sales in Taiwan nearly reached 76 billion NT dollars, which would be more than enough to fund the construction of the world's tallest building in Dubai.

Just how much do we love health supplements? Let's check out this young lady's purse, and we find eight types of different pills. Even, this renowned doctor relies on a variety of products to maintain his health. And they're not the only ones.

According to a recent global survey, health food sales in Taiwan has exceeded 75.9 billion NT dollars last year, which is more than the amount of money spent developing Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure ever made.

Doctors say that over consumption of health food products can have its side effects, which can be harmful to the liver and kidneys. Experts also warn that consumers should be cautious when it comes to choosing supplements, because not all imported products are necessarily good. People should avoid taking more than 20 types of ingredients at a time to prevent complications, and are encouraged to discuss their usage of products with their doctors in advance.

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