Too much of a good thing?

Vitamin supplements are a hot topic. SO many people pop pills like their life depends on it. My biggest issue has always been the vitamin pill packs they sell at GNC. In case you've never seen them, they're about seven or eight pills per pack (all of which are unlabeled) and they come in all different packaging- do you need the RECOVERY pack, the STRENGTH pack, maybe the IMMUNITY pack???
The fact is that a lot of people buy and take these supplements knowing little to nothing about what they're putting into their bodies and what these pills are going to do to them. Because, sorry, no packet of pills is going to instantly give you strength, immunity, or recovery.

To make matters worse, the people who sell you these things at GNC or other supplement stores aren't required to have any medical or health knowledge whatsoever! And let's face it, they're running a business. Their job is to get you to buy the product, not to counsel you on your personal health choices.
I just read this article which is why all of a sudden I'm on a rant. As the article explains, it's completely possible to have way too much of a good thing.  Now obviously that's not to say that everyone who buys and takes these supplements has no idea what they're doing. If you, your physician, and your dietitian have done the research and make the informed decision that this packet of supplements is a good choice for you, then great!So read the article, read other things, and make your own opinion! The point is, be an informed consumer and be your own health advocate.