May 21, 2013
Green Teas Vary in Strength and Amount of Lead Contamination, According to ConsumerLab.com
March 5, 2013
CoQ10 & Ubiquinol Supplements Should Be Chosen Carefully, Cautions ConsumerLab.com -- Less Than 4% of Listed Ingredient Found in Widely-Sold Product
February 11, 2013
ConsumerLab.com Reports Problems with Some Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements -- Wrong Amounts of Vitamin D, Pills Which Don’t Break Apart, and Lead Contamination Found
February 1, 2013
Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2013 Based on Consumer Satisfaction
January 31, 2013
Use of CoQ10, Digestive Enzymes, Probiotics and B Vitamins on the Rise According to ConsumerLab.com Survey
January 14, 2013
Lycopene Supplements Vary in Quality and Price According to ConsumerLab.com
December 21, 2012
ConsumerLab.com Tests Reveal What's Really In Green Tea Supplements and Bottled Drinks
November 26, 2012
Tests Show Many Milk Thistle Supplements Low in Key Component -- Seven of Eleven Products Fail ConsumerLab.com Testing of Herb Used in Diabetes and Liver Diseases
November 6, 2012
50% of Green Coffee Bean Supplements Dont Contain Expected Amounts of Ingredient for Weight Loss, According to ConsumerLab.com
October 17, 2012
ConsumerLab.com Tests and Compares Vision Supplements - Guides Consumers Through a Variety of Ingredients and Formulas
October 4, 2012
Five Years After ConsumerLab.com Reported a Problem, FDA Agrees Generic Version of Wellbutrin XL Is Not Equivalent and Is Pulled Off Market Important Lessons about Generics
September 27, 2012
ConsumerLab.com Reveals How Much Caffeine is in Energy Drinks -- Also Finds Some Drinks and Dietary Supplements Dont Contain Claimed Amounts of B Vitamins
August 31, 2012
ConsumerLab.com tests selenium supplements -- Finds one with less than 25% of listed amount
August 22, 2012
Contamination and Other Problems Found in Fish Oil Supplements -- Large Review by ConsumerLab.com Reveals Excessive PCBs or Mislabeling in Over 30% of Omega-3 Supplements
June 18, 2012
What is Natural Vitamin E? It Depends On the Brand Selling It, Finds ConsumerLab.com -- New Review of Vitamin E Supplements, Oil and Cream, Including Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
May 30, 2012
ConsumerLab.com Identifies Best and Worst Magnesium Supplements Based on Tests and Comparisons
May 8, 2012
Lead Contamination and Mislabeling in Joint Health Supplements with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM According to ConsumerLab.com
April 26, 2012
ConsumerLab.com reviews prostate supplements with saw palmetto and/or beta-sitosterol and finds few likely to be effective
March 12, 2012
Review of vitamin C supplements by ConsumerLab.com finds many of high quality but a wide range in prices
February 9, 2012
Probiotics grow in popularity but don't always deliver on promises says ConsumerLab.com -- New report provides guidance to consumers
February 5, 2012
Fish oil and multivitamins most popular supplements in ConsumerLab.com survey -- Internet most popular place to shop
February 1, 2012
Top-rated vitamin and supplement brands and merchants on consumer satisfaction for 2012 -- Based on ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
January 17, 2012
Do African mango supplements help with weight loss? ConsumerLab.com investigates the evidence
December 20, 2011
Choose zinc supplements carefully -- ConsumerLab.com finds only some have dosage proven to shorten colds, reduce eye disease
November 29, 2011
ConsumerLab.com identifies many quality melatonin sleep supplements, but prices range from 4 cents to over $1 for the same dose
November 14, 2011
ConsumerLab.com examines whether nitric oxide supplements make muscles bigger and increase endurance
October 31, 2011
Supplements for lactose intolerance vary in strength and cost, and some offer no benefit, according to ConsumerLab.com
October 13, 2011
30% of SAM-e supplements selected for review fail to pass ConsumerLab.com testing -- Cost of SAM-e found to vary 5-fold
September 21, 2011
Not all vitamin A supplements pass ConsumerLab.com tests -- New report reviews beta-carotene and cod liver oil supplements
August 31, 2011
ConsumerLab.com analyzes supplements for sexual dysfunction -- Only three out of ten products selected for testing pass
August 4, 2011
Some coconut waters don't deliver on promises according to ConsumerLab.com
July 12, 2011
ConsumerLab.com tests menopause supplements and creams: Most are Approved, but some found contaminated or lacking claimed amount of ingredient
June 16, 2011
ConsumerLab.com puts multivitamins to the test
May 23, 2011
Red yeast rice supplements weaker now than in 2008; Wide variation among brands and contamination discovered by ConsumerLab.com -- Popular cholesterol-lowering supplements tested and compared
April 26, 2011
Problems discovered with eight vitamin D supplements in study by ConsumerLab.com -- Incorrect amounts of vitamins, lead contamination, and labeling infractions identified.
March 30, 2011
ConsumerLab.com finds 100-fold variation in cost of iron supplements
March 8, 2011
ConsumerLab.com reviews CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements -- Tests show quality to be high, but large differences found in dosage, formulation, and cost
February 16, 2011
Some turmeric and curcumin supplements fail quality review -- ConsumerLab.com finds 20% of turmeric supplements selected for review deliver less than 15% of promised compounds
February 1, 2011
Top-rated vitamin and supplement brands and merchants on consumer satisfaction for 2011 -- Based on ConsumerLab.com survey of vitamin and supplement users
January 31, 2011
Vitamin D use increased 52% in past two years according to ConsumerLab.com survey of supplement users -- Fish oil continued to surpass multivitamins as most popular supplement and Internet was most common place to buy supplements
January 25, 2011
ConsumerLab.com evaluates quality of potassium supplements and identifies those offering best value
January 11, 2011
Spoilage and labeling errors found with some omega-3 and -6 supplements; Review of evening primrose, flaxseed, borage, and black currant oil supplements
December 14, 2010
DHEA supplements, touted for anti-aging and strength, reviewed by ConsumerLab.com. Testing finds one brand with only 14.7% of labeled amount
December 2, 2010
ConsumerLab.com Finds Lower-priced Resveratrol Supplements Pass Tests While Some Higher-priced brands flunk
November 24, 2010
ConsumerLab.com faults AHPA trade group for misrepresenting quality of valerian supplements
November 10, 2010
Only 22% of valerian herbal sleep supplements selected for review pass tests for quality by ConsumerLab.com
October 26, 2010
ConsumerLab.com reports deficiencies in some B-complex supplements and more caffeine than expected in "shot-sized" B vitamin "energy" drinks
September 28, 2010
ConsumerLab.com finds quality problems with nearly 30% of fish oil supplements reviewed; "Fishy" claims identified -- Softgels and liquids for adults, children and pets tested, including krill oil and algal oil supplements
August 16, 2010
Problems persist with ginseng supplements -- Review by ConsumerLab.com finds 45% of products don't provide full amount of ingredient or are contaminated
July 21, 2010
Tests of "muscle enhancement" supplements show quality problems with some creatine and branched-chain amino acid products -- Review of Muscle Enhancement Supplements published by ConsumerLab.com
June 30, 2010
Echinacea supplements vary widely in ingredients but found clear of contaminants according to ConsumerLab.com -- New review guides consumers through wide range of dosage, species, preparations, and formulas in echinacea products
June 9, 2010
ConsumerLab.com tests "greens" and "whole foods" products; Most offer healthful nutrients, but some found contaminated with heavy metals
May 5, 2010
Tests of protein powders and drinks show some lead contamination but no melamine -- New report covers whey, soy, and rice protein supplements for body building, endurance/recovery, meal-replacment and dieting
April 14, 2010
ConsumerLab.com reports most St. John's wort supplements fail quality tests -- An effective antidepressant herb but heavy metal contamination and low potency are concerns
March 25, 2010
Cholesterol-lowering supplements reviewed by ConsumerLab.com: Many pass quality testing, one fails. Sterol and policosanol products analyzed. Evidence for other cholesterol-lowering ingredients evaluated
March 2, 2010
ConsumerLab.com finds carcinogenic form of chromium in supplements, including those for weight loss -- Reviews published of supplements containing chromium, green tea, 7-keto DHEA and stimulant formulas
February 1, 2010
Top-rated supplement brands and merchants for consumer satisfaction for 2010; Based on ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
February 1, 2010
Fish oil becomes most popular dietary supplement in ConsumerLab.com survey; Vitamin D and resveratrol use surge
January 20, 2010
ConsumerLab.com finds quality of most CLA supplements for slimming to be high; One brand mislabeled -- Report is first published in series on supplements for weight loss and slimming
December 16, 2009
"Eye health" supplements vary widely in formula but product quality is high according to ConsumerLab.com
December 2, 2009
Tests show many milk thistle supplements low in key component -- Nine of ten products fail ConsumerLab.com testing of herb used in diabetes and liver diseases
November 16, 2009
ConsumerLab.com finds many probiotics don't deliver listed ingredients
October 7, 2009
ConsumerLab.com finds that only two-thirds of alpha-lipoic acid supplements selected for testing pass quality review -- Anti-oxidant supplements helpful to diabetics
September 15, 2009
ConsumerLab.com finds many prostate supplements have correct ingredients, but four fail review -- New report on 19 saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol supplements
August 25, 2009
ConsumerLab.com tests quality of acai berry supplements and beverages -- No contamination found but health benefits remain unproven. Caution urged with laxative formulas and billing schemes.
August 4, 2009
Most vitamin E supplements pass testing, but what seems natural may be synthetic according to ConsumerLab.com -- New review of vitamin E supplements, oils, and creams released today
July 10, 2009
Nine joint health supplements fail ConsumerLab.com quality review -- Lead contamination, missing ingredients and other problems found in supplements for people as well as for dogs, cats and horses; Many others approved
May 19, 2009
Review of Magnesium Supplements by ConsumerLab.com Shows One-Quarter Fail Quality Tests
April 28, 2009
40% of Green Tea and Selenium Products Fail ConsumerLab.com Review of Cancer-Prevention Supplements; Lycopene Supplements Pass
March 31, 2009
ConsumerLab.com Warns of Problems with Multivitamins and Vitamin Water -- Defects Found in Over 30% of Supplements Selected for Testing; Several Popular Children's Multis Exceed Tolerable Limits
March 10, 2009
ConsumerLab.com reports deficiencies in some supplements containing calcium, vitamin D, or vitamin K -- Focus on bone health supplements and new uses for vitamins D and K
February 3, 2009
Survey shows fish oil nearly as popular as multivitamins among supplement users. Most also take calcium and CoQ10 -- ConsumerLab.com publishes 2009 Report on Vitamin & Supplement Users, including top-rated brands and merchants.
January 13, 2009
ConsumerLab.com reports largest test of CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements -- Most supplements provide claimed ingredient, but large variation in dosage and forms may confuse consumers. ConsumerLab.com provides guidance.
December 9, 2008
Tests of zinc supplements by ConsumerLab.com show only some provide dosage proven to shorten colds, reduce eye disease. Lead contamination found in one product.
December 8, 2008
ConsumerLab.com asks USP to adopt safer lead limit for drugs and supplements. Warns that lead contamination may worsen if USP accepts currently proposed allowance.
November 18, 2008
Adulteration Suspected with Some "Memory" Supplements -- Few Ginkgo and Huperzine Supplements Pass ConsumerLab.com Tests; Quality High for Acetyl-L-Carnitine
October 28, 2008
Tests reveal quality problems with vitamin A supplements -- New ConsumerLab.com report focuses on vitamin A, including beta-carotene and cod liver oil
October 2, 2008
ConsumerLab.com finds melatonin supplements range in strength but ingredient quality is high
September 17, 2008
ConsumerLab.com's tests of menopause supplements reveal wide range in strength and quality; mislabeling and contamination discovered -- Soy and red clover isoflavones, black cohosh, and progesterone products tested
August 12, 2008
ConsumerLab.com finds improvements in labeling of nutrition bars but potential pitfalls exist -- New report compares 20 bars, including those for protein, fiber, energy and whole food
August 5, 2008
ConsumerLab.com Find Fifty Fish Oil Supplements Pass Quality Testing -- New Report Helps Consumers Choose Among Pills, Liquids, Foods and Beverages with Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA)
July 1, 2008
Tests of ten red yeast rice supplements by ConsumerLab.com reveal significant statin levels, but some pills contaminated -- Popular cholesterol-lowering supplements compared in new report
May 5, 2008
Some iron supplements short on iron or contaminated according to ConsumerLab.com
April 16, 2008
FDA's investigation of generic antidepresssant called inadequate by ConsumerLab.com and The People's Pharmacy
March 17, 2008
As problems surface, Consumerlab.com and the people's pharmacy ask FDA to disclose differences between generic and original drugs
March 7, 2008
ConsumerLab.com finds most vitamin C supplements pass quality tests but one short on ingredient and some exceed tolerable levels
February 6, 2008
Consumers warned of lead in some turmeric supplements Highest lead level ever reported by ConsumerLab.com; Lack of active compound also a problem
January 23, 2008
ConsumerLab.com announces brands and merchants rated highest by dietary supplement consumers
January 8, 2008
ConsumerLab.com finds most potassium supplements meet quality standards, but one with only 18% of ingredient Results for 12 potassium supplements in new review
December 10, 2007
ConsumerLab.com finds improvement in quality of omega-3 and -6 supplements Results for 22 products made from evening primrose, flaxseed, borage and black currant oils
November 13, 2007
ConsumerLab.com finds some "red wine" supplements deliver less resveratrol than expected; Wide range in dose and price
October 30, 2007
Recently tested magnesium supplements free of lead, but one product missing most of its ingredient according to ConsumerLab.com First Major Product Review of Potential "Life-Extending" Ingredient
October 12, 2007
ConsumerLab.com finds generic antidepressant behaves differently from original drug. May explain complaints by patients. Generic drug equality questioned
September 10, 2007
Tests of B-vitamins by ConsumerLab.com finds several short on folic acid New report covers B-complexes, thiamin, niacin, B-6, B-12, biotin and folic acid supplements
August 20, 2007
ConsumerLab tests products in booming nutrition drink market most deliver what's promised but extra cholesterol found in some New report covers drinks and powders for endurance/recovery, body building, meal-replacement and dieting
July 17, 2007
Concerned by weaknesses in FDA's new rules for dietary supplements, ConsumerLab.com acts to "raise the bar on quality"
July 12, 2007
ConsumerLab.com finds lutein & zeaxanthin supplements vary widely in strength but most meet ingredient claims Right amount of antioxidant may help prevent macular degeneration and improve vision
June 12, 2007
Tests show many milk thistle supplements low in key component Seven products fail ConsumerLab.com testing of herb used in diabetes and liver diseases
May 15, 2007
ConsumerLab.com finds some alpha lipoic acid supplements come up short Improper formulation may cause ingredient degradation
April 24, 2007
ConsumerLab.com reports improvement in quality of SAM-e supplements used for osteoarthritis and depression Recent testing shows quality is up since studies in 2000 and 2003
April 11, 2007
Many arthritis supplements lack key listed ingredient ConsumerLab.com finds chondroitin missing or low in eight supplements; Glucosamine and MSM also tested
March 6, 2007
ConsumerLab.com produces series of free online seminars about dietary supplements First seminar on "joint health" now available
February 14, 2007
ConsumerLab.com reports on anti-depressant herb St. John's Wort Few supplements pass quality testing
January 19, 2007
Consumers warned of problems with multivitamins ConsumerLab.com uncovers defects in over half of products tested
December 12, 2006
Probiotic supplements grow in popularity but viable bacteria missing in many ConsumerLab.com cautions consumers to select probiotics carefully and store them properly
November 17, 2006
ConsumerLab.com responds to vitamin industry claim to be "vindicated" in defamation case
November 13, 2006
Tests of "muscle" supplements finds some "weak" products but most contain expected creatine, HMB, or amino acids Review of muscular enhancement supplements published by ConsumerLab.com
October 20, 2006
ConsumerLab.com report on CoQ10 supplements finds quality high but large range in suggested dosage
October 10, 2006
Care advised with natural cold remedies: ConsumerLab.com finds few products with proper quality and directions ConsumerLab.com offers advice from tests of echinacea, garlic, ginseng, vitamin C, and zinc supplements
September 19, 2006
DHEA supplements, touted for anti-aging and strength, reviewed by ConsumerLab.com Testing finds one brand with 215% of the labeled amount
August 15, 2006
Over 70% of herbal sleep supplements fail tests for quality by ConsumerLab.com Results for 16 valerian products released today
August 1, 2006
ConsumerLab.com evaluates cholesterol-lowering supplements Test results available for over 90 products; Review of nine popular ingredients
June 22, 2006
What's in a garlic supplement? Consumerlab finds few brands have it right and many mislead
May 24, 2006
Problems persist with ginseng supplements ConsumerLab.com finds nearly half of products lack ingredient or contaminated
May 18, 2006
Court denies vitamin trade group's motion to stop defamation suit brought by ConsumerLab.com
April 26, 2006
ConsumerLab.com tests cancer-prevention supplements; several contaminated with lead or low in ingredient
Report available for green tea, selenium, and lycopene supplements
March 29, 2006
ConsumerLab.com reports on 29 popular melatonin sleep supplements
March 13, 2006
ConsumerLab.com reports on supplements for bone health containing calcium and vitamin D Results posted for 32 supplements for adults and children; One found contaminated with lead
February 6, 2006
ConsumerLab.com finds most prostate supplements have correct ingredients, but three fail testing Results posted for 22 supplements containing saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol
January 25, 2006
Sexual enhancement supplements analyzed by Consumerlab.com
January 3, 2006
Tests of memory enhancing supplements by ConsumerLab.com reveals lead in some ginkgo
December 5, 2005
Consumerlab.com reaffirms problems with Trimspa X32
November 15, 2005
Testing by ConsumerLab.com identifies many problems with popular supplements for weight loss, slimming, and blood sugar control
August 31, 2005
ConsumerLab.com testing of alpha lipoic acid supplements from Japan finds no ingredient in one product; Most others meet claims Japanese consumers urged to research product quality
August 16, 2005
ConsumerLab.com tests potassium supplements Report now online for sixteen products
July 18, 2005
ConsumerLab.com tests menopause supplements Alternatives to hormonal therapy Report available for 38 products including soy and red clover isoflavones, black cohosh, and progesterone creams
July 12, 2005
ConsumerLab.com finds some supplements lower in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids than claimed Report available for 23 products made from oils of black currant, borage, evening primrose and flax
June 20, 2005
Quality problems widespread among ginseng products sold in Japan. Nearly two-thirds of products fail ConsumerLab.com testing due to pesticide contamination and missing or substandard ingredients
June 15, 2005
Two magnesium supplements fail testing due to lead contamination. Nineteen others pass. Report now available.
May 10, 2005
ConsumerLab.com begins publishing test reports on Japanese vitamins and supplements Review of CoQ10 products Now Available Online in Japanese at ConsumerLab.jp. More Reports Scheduled
April 27, 2005
ConsumerLab.com finds quality of most nutrition powders and drinks high, but identifies five protein powders with excess sodium or cholesterol Report Now Available Online
March 30, 2005
ConsumerLab.com finds most B-vitamins of high quality but three lacking in ingredients Test Results for 41 Products Reported Along with Information on Use
March 15, 2005
FTC dismisses complaint by vitamin trade group against ConsumerLab.com
March 14, 2005
ConsumerLab.com reports on vitamin C supplements Test Results for 29 Products Reported Along with Information on Use
February 8, 2005
ConsumerLab.com reports on nutrition bars Highlights major differences, inaccuracies, and urges consumers to "know your bar"
December 20, 2004
Testing of Alpha-lipoic acid supplements by ConsumerLab.com finds most meet label claims but one with only 15% of ingredient Antioxidant of potential benefit in diabetes and other conditions
December 14, 2004
ConsumerLab.com finds Omega-3 fish oil supplements safer than fish but quality varies among brands Test of 41 Supplements Finds No Mercury or PCB Contamination, But Some Spoiled or Lacking Claimed Oils
December 14, 2004
ConsumerLab.com expands testing to Japan Testing Organization Expands to Help Japanese Consumers Determine Quality of Health and Nutrition Products
August 25, 2004
ConsumerLab.com finds not all vitamin E products meet claims Results for 33 vitamin E supplements and skin products released today
July 26, 2004
ConsumerLab.com reports on iron supplements Wide variety of products pass testing; Consumers advised on proper dose, type of iron to avoid problems
July 7, 2004
ConsumerLab.com finds several herbal sleep supplements fail tests for quality Results for 13 valerian products released today
May 28, 2004
ConsumerLab.com warns of deceptive campaign by manufacturer of children's vitamin
May 21, 2004
Consumers warned of pitfalls with some multivitamins and vitamin waters Testing by ConsumerLab.com uncovers problems with many brands
April 27, 2004
New ConsumerLab.com report on St. John's wort highlights benefits and risks of herbal product for depression
April 22, 2004
ConsumerLab.com shares insights from 2 years of testing supplements for athletic banned substances Athletes and manufacturers urged to learn how to avoid problems
April 7, 2004
ConsumerLab.com finds some zinc supplements low in ingredient and many don't instruct on proper use Consumers urged to learn more about zinc when using supplements
March 18, 2004
Many echinacea supplements don't meet quality standards according to ConsumerLab.com Test results of cold-reducing herbal supplements released
March 2, 2004
ConsumerLab.com survey finds most consumers highly satisfied with supplements; Ratings vary by brand
January 29, 2004
ConsumerLab.com finds lutein supplements vary widely in strength but most meet ingredient claims Right amount of antioxidant compound may reduce risk of blindness
January 13, 2004
ConsumerLab.com finds discrepancies in strength of CoQ10 supplements Increasingly popular supplement, but health professionals and consumers cautioned to check brands
January 9, 2004
USANA products pass ConsumerLab.com screening for substances banned from Olympics
December 8, 2003
ConsumerLab.com dispels myths about HGH human growth hormone supplements sold widely on Internet
November 18, 2003
ConsumerLab.com reports improvement in quality of SAM-e supplements used for osteoarthritis and depression But a high priced product found to contain only 30% of label claim
November 2, 2003
Key ingredient missing in some arthritis supplements for people and pets according to ConsumerLab.com Review of glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM supplements published online today
September 24, 2003
Consumerlab.com finds new forms of creatine prone to problems Test results of muscular enhancement supplements published online today
August 28, 2003
Some problems persist with ginseng supplements but overall quality improves according to ConsumerLab.com Test results published online today
July 31, 2003
ConsumerLab.com finds many cholesterol-lowering supplements poorly made Test results published online today.
June 10, 2003
ConsumerLab.com finds lead in coral calcium product; Product also charged with false advertising by FTC Calcium supplement product review published online today
May 20, 2003
Consumers advised to read labels carefully when selecting herbal supplements for prostate Saw palmetto product review published online today
April 21, 2003
Low quality ingredient appears widespread among Ginkgo supplements according to ConsumerLab.com; points to challenge for FDA's proposed regulations Review of memory enhancement supplements released today
January 21, 2003
Acidophilus" and other probiotic supplements gain in popularity but live bacteria missing in many ConsumerLab.com releases review online today
December 30, 2002
Top quality melatonin products identified by ConsumerLab.com Hormone supplement used to treat sleep disturbances due to jet travel and other causes
December 10, 2002
Lupus patients cautioned about hormone supplement ConsumerLab.com releases DHEA testing results online today
October 29, 2002
Enormous variation found in strength of garlic supplements most popular herb in U.S. ConsumerLab.com releases results online today
September 24, 2002
Problems found with most sexual enhancement supplements evaluated by ConsumerLab.com Only 9 of 22 products pass independent review
August 20, 2002
ConsumerLab.com announces screening of supplements for banned substances for the United States Olympic Committee First products to pass now listed on ConsumerLab.com web site
August 7, 2002
ConsumerLab.com finds some spoilage and inaccuracy among omega-3 and 6 supplements List released of evening primrose, flaxseed and other GLA/ALA products that passed testing
July 16, 2002
ConsumerLab.com finds lead contamination remains a problem for certain mineral supplements Lead found in iron, magnesium and, most recently, potassium pills
July 10, 2002
Pharmavite dietary supplements receive ConsumerLab.com approval Vitamin E, SAM-e, St. John's Wort, Ginkgo and others merit approved quality products ranking
June 25, 2002
ConsumerLab.com reviews radioprotective Iodine pills in response to terrorist threats Quality of products is high, but local access is poor
May 15, 2002
ConsumerLab.com lists magnesium products that passed testing Some products fail due to excess magnesium and lead contamination
May 5, 2002
Study finds supplement users avoid prescription drugs due to side effects, not cost Brands top rated by users also identified in new survey by ConsumerLab.com
April 16, 2002
ConsumerLab.com finds "Breast Enhancement" pills lack evidence of efficacy
April 3, 2002
More than one in five weight loss, slimming and/or diabetes supplements fail ConsumerLab.com evaluation Problems found in chromium and pyruvate products; CLA products fine
March 6, 2002
Study finds supplement users avoid prescription drugs due to side effects, not cost Brands top rated by users also identified in new survey by ConsumerLab.com
March 5, 2002
ConsumerLab.com finds nutrition powders & drinks more accurately labeled than nutrition bars, but unapproved food ingredient seen in some
February 8, 2002
Athletic Banned Substances Screening and Certification Program announced by ConsumerLab.com Tester of supplements to screen for substances banned in Olympics
January 8, 2002
ConsumerLab.com finds most B vitamin supplements contain what they claim, but often exceed safe levels Consumers cautioned to be aware of side effects with high dose products
November 20, 2001
ConsumerLab.com finds fish oil supplements free of mercury, but 30% lacking in key ingredient Test results of omega-3 fatty acid (EPA and DHA) products released today
October 30, 2001
Sixty percent of nutrition bars fail to meet claims in ConsumerLab.com tests "Low Carb" bars often loaded with carbohydrates; excess sodium and saturated fat also found
October 3, 2001
Most iron supplements pass ConsumerLab.com testing Lead contamination and insufficient iron found in some
August 15, 2001
Problems and ambiguity among alternative estrogen products reported by ConsumerLab.com Results of soy and red clover isoflavone product testing released online today
July 9, 2001
Many herbal sleep products lack key claimed ingredient Results of ConsumerLab.com's testing of valerian products released on web today
June 4, 2001
ConsumerLab.com reports test results of arthritis supplement MSM; Quality found higher than for most supplements, but room for improvement remains
May 7, 2001
Over forty percent of Echinacea products fail ConsumerLab.com review; Inadequate labeling and missing ingredients found common for popular herbal cold remedy
April 10, 2001
Quality of popular herbal anti-depressant found to vary; certain types of St. John's Wort supplements more likely to pass testing
March 27, 2001
ConsumerLab.com expands testing of health products; success of dietary supplement evaluations leads company into broader nutrition field, beginning with popular nutrition bars
March 13, 2001
ConsumerLab.com review of vitamin E supplements finds some insufficiencies and need for clearer labeling; test results released online today
February 14, 2001
Problems found with multivitamins and multiminerals by ConsumerLab.com
January 29, 2001
Some supplements for arthritis may exceed newly released safe intake levels for manganese
November 21, 2000
ConsumerLab.com tests popular supplement for heart failure; CoQ10 test results released online today
September 6, 2000
ConsumerLab.com finds new calcium products of higher quality than many traditional supplements; Test results released online today
August 7, 2000
ConsumerLab.com finds that not all creatine supplements meet label claims; Popular sports supplement test results released online
July 11, 2000
Pesticide contamination found in many Ginseng supplements tested by ConsumerLab.com
May 17, 2000
ConsumerLab.com test of vitamin C products identifies quality control issues and misuse of USP claim.
April 24, 2000
ConsumerLab.com announces first test-based buyer's guide to dietary supplements; Manufacturers encouraged to have products tested for potential inclusion.
March 28, 2000
Only half of SAM-e supplements found to contain proper ingredients and labeling in ConsumerLab.com testing; Product Review of popular anti-depressant published online today.
March 7, 2000
ConsumerLab.com finds many arthritis supplements lacking labeled ingredients; Glucosamine and Chondroitin product review published online today.
January 31, 2000
Quality of prostate supplements get mixed review in ConsumerLab.com study; Saw palmetto product review published online today.
January 24, 2000
Majority of dietary supplements sold in U.S. being tested by ConsumerLab.com in 2000; newest results due January 31 for Saw Palmetto.
December 8, 1999
ConsumerLab.com testing quality of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and Saw Palmetto supplements; web site becoming popular reference for consumers
November 16, 1999
Only three quarters of Ginkgo Biloba supplements contain proper ingredients. ConsumerLab.com posts first of its dietary supplement product tests.
August 5, 1999
ConsumerLab.com initiates independent testing of herbal products and supplements. Certification Seal announced.
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