Viewpoint: Wellness patches: Most vitamin supplements are useless and sometimes even dangerous, but this craze is even worse Katie Suleta | October 15, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/10/15/viewpoint-wellness-patches-most-vitamin-supplements-are-useless-and-sometimes-even-dangerous-but-this-craze-is-even-worse/ Promoted as high-tech nutrient delivery, over-the-counter vitamin patches are rapidly gaining popularity among consumers looking to bypass daily capsules. However, these products straddle a major regulatory loophole. When coupled with the impenetrable nature of the skin barrier, the science reveals these patches deliver far more marketing hype than active vitamins.