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Our latest tests found high cadmium in 7 of 14 dark chocolate bars and 2 of 9 cocoa powders. Some products also contained lead levels to avoid for children and pregnant women. See which brands passed, our Top Picks, and what cocoa really delivers for health in our new review. www.consumerlab.com/...
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Moringa for Metabolic Syndrome?
Does moringa leaf powder improve blood sugar control and reduce weight among people with metabolic syndrome? Find out in our article about the health benefits and safety of moringa, which includes tips for choosing a moringa supplement. www.consumerlab.com/...
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Butyrate for Bowel Disease? Can butyrate supplements help with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis? See the latest findings in our article about butyrate supplements for gut health.
Butyrate Supplements for Gut Health: Does butyric acid really work and is it safe? - ConsumerLab.com
Can butyrate supplements improve gut health or help reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or Crohn's disease? Find out what the clinical evidence shows, learn about the different forms of butyrate, including sodium butyrate, calcium-magnesium butyrate, and tributyrate, and get details about products such as BodyBio Sodium Butyrate and Healus Complete Biotic Tributyrin, dosage, safety and cost.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Kratom Leaf vs Concentrate: Concentrated kratom products have been linked with serious adverse effects, but does kratom leaf powder pose the same risks? Find out in our article about kratom, including comparisons of kratom products. www.consumerlab.com/...
December 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Soy for Sleep? Do soy isoflavones (which are phytoestrogens) improve sleep in perimenopausal women? Find out what studies show in the Soy section of our Menopause Supplements Review. www.consumerlab.com/...
December 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Lecithin for Dry Eye? Can sunflower lecithin soothe dry eyes? Get the facts from a recent study in our Choline Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks. www.consumerlab.com/...
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Pill Shape Matters When Swallowing: If you have trouble swallowing pills, be aware that pill shape matters. Get the details in our article 7 Tips to Avoid Getting a Pill Stuck in Your Throat. www.consumerlab.com/...
December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Nattokinase for Cognition? Does taking nattokinase improve memory in people with narrowed carotid arteries? Find out what a recent study showed in our Nattokinase Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among nattokinase supplements. www.consumerlab.com/...
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Blue Light Glasses for Sleep? Is there good evidence that blue light-filtering glasses improve sleep? Find out in our article about supplements for sleep. www.consumerlab.com/...
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Supplements for ADHD? Do any supplements help improve symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Find out in our new article about supplements and ADHD.
Supplements for ADHD: Are Any Helpful? - ConsumerLab.com
Dietary supplements are often explored as alternative options or add-on interventions for people with ADHD. Learn which, if any, have shown possible benefit and which don’t seem to help or may interfere with ADHD medication.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A bone health supplement previously Not Approved for low vitamin K has been reformulated. Details in our Bone Health Supplements Review.
Calcium Supplements Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Find the best calcium supplements for bone health based on our tests and comparisons. See which products failed tests and which are our Top Picks based on quality, dosage, and cost. Also learn the best sources of calcium, safe dosage, and side effects of calcium.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
NAC for Acne? We added information about N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) to our article about supplements that may help with acne, or make it worse, which covers more than 20 different products.
N-Acetyl Cysteine Supplements Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Find the best N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) supplement based on CL's tests and learn more about NAC's purported use in supporting the liver and immune system and in treating conditions such as chronic bronchitis, flu, and colds. Also learn about NAC dosage, safety, side effects and potential drug interactions.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
DAO for Sleep? Does taking diamine oxidase (DAO) help with insomnia? See what a recent study found in our article about DAO supplements. Also see our comparison of DAO supplements.
DAO Supplement for Histamine Intolerance - ConsumerLab.com
DAO supplement info for histamine intolerance, including diamine oxidase safety, evidence from clinical studies, and dosage.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Top Choices for IP6 & Myo-Inositol: Find out which IP6 (inositol hexaphosphate) and myo-inositol supplements are our top choices in our article about IP6 and myo-inositol.
What is inositol hexaphosphate (IP6)? Can it really prevent or treat cancer? - ConsumerLab.com
Inositol hexaphosphate (IP6): Find out if IP6 (also known as phytic acid) can prevent or treat cancer. Clinical evidence, dosage, safety and how IP6 differs from myo-inositol. Consumerlab.com's answer explains.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Tinnitus & Iron-Deficiency: Iron-deficiency anemia was linked with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) in women, according to a recent study. Learn more in our Iron Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for iron.
Iron Supplements Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Trying to find the best iron supplement? See which iron supplements passed ConsumerLab.com's independent tests and are best for specific needs, including moderate-dose, high-dose, pills, liquids, and chews. Plus, learn about taking iron to treat iron deficiency anemia and unexplained fatigue, the different forms of iron, and how to avoid stomach upset and constipation when taking iron.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Iodine in Multivitamins: People with hyperthyroid conditions like Graves’ disease may need to avoid multivitamins that contain iodine. See details in our Multivitamin Review, including our Top Picks.
Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplements Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
See the top-rated multivitamins from ConsumerLab's independent testing. Comparison of popular multivitamin/multimineral supplements for women, men, children, and seniors, people with diabetes, prenatal, and multis for dogs and cats. Also find out which multivitamins failed testing due to problems.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
BCAAs to Prevent Muscle Loss? Do branched‑chain amino acids help critically ill patients maintain muscle? See what the newest study shows in our Muscle & Workout Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for BCAAS and creatine. www.consumerlab.com/...
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Corticosteroids & Vitamin D: Find out why corticosteroid use may increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency and blunt the benefit of vitamin D supplementation in our Vitamin D Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for vitamin D.
Vitamin D Supplement Reviews & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
See our tests and comparisons of vitamin D supplements and find out which we consider the best to use -- including those with calcium. Also learn how to choose the right dose and form of vitamin D, how to take vitamin D to get the most from it, what vitamin D does and doesn't do, and how much is "too much" vitamin D.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Heavy Metals in Seaweed Snacks: A popular seaweed snack that failed our tests in 2021 seems to have improved, according to results from a separate research group. See the details in our Seaweed Snacks Review, which includes our Top Picks.
Seaweed Snacks and Foods Reviews & Ratings - ConsumerLab.com
Seaweed snacks and dried seaweeds can be dangerous due to excessive iodine and heavy metal contamination, particularly with lead and cadmium, as our recent tests revealed. See which seaweed snacks rated best and which could not be approved.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Shocking Nitrate Levels in Beet Root Supplements

Are beetroot supplements really giving you enough nitrate to make a difference? We tested popular beet root juices, powders, and chews to find out, and the results were surprising.

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Shocking Nitrate Levels in Beet Root Supplements
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December 3, 2025 at 12:24 AM
NEW PRODUCT REVIEW: Beetroot — Nitrate Boost or Bust? Our tests found a 100-fold difference in nitrate levels across popular beetroot products — and one had so little it couldn’t be approved. See which brands deliver real nitrate (and which don’t). www.consumerlab.com/...
December 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sulforaphane for Autism? Does sulforaphane help with autism spectrum disorder? Read our article about supplements for autism.
Autism Supplements - Which are Beneficial for Autism? - ConsumerLab.com
Find out which supplements may help reduce symptoms of autism, including multivitamins, probiotics, and melatonin.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Is DMSO effective for conditions such as macular degeneration, eye floaters, glaucoma, or others? Find out in our article about DMSO.
DMSO: Health Effects and Safety - ConsumerLab.com
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a colorless liquid promoted for osteoarthritis, interstitial cystitis, tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendonitis, wound healing, and many other conditions. Find out if it works and if it's safe.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Extended-Release Niacin Recalled: Golden State Medical Supply has recalled multiple lots of prescription-only niacin ER (1,000 mg) after tablets failed dissolution testing, meaning they may not break down or release ingredients properly.
Extended Release Niacin Recalled - November 24, 2025 - ConsumerLab.com
Golden State Medical Supply issued a recall of multiple lots of prescription-only <em>NIACIN Extended-Release Tablets (1,000 mg)</em> because the tablets failed dissolution specifications. This can indicate that the tablets did not disintegrate properly, completely, or at the expected rate.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM