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Below is a listing of news releases in chronological order from ConsumerLab.com, with the most recent at the top. If you are interested in a listing of news media that have reported on CL's research, click here.

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 survey shows brands and merchants rated highest by dietary supplement users

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 5, 2002 ConsumerLab.com finds nutrition powders & drinks more accurately labeled than nutrition bars, but unapproved food ingredient seen in some

March 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

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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