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Which supplements can help to lower blood pressure?

Supplements to lower blood pressure, including CoQ10, vitamin C, fish oil, and olive oil, are all explored to find out what works.

How do over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids compare to prescription hearing aids?

Non-prescription hearing aid reviews, including MD Hearing Aid, Eargo Hearing Aid, Liberty Hearing Aid, etc. Compare quality & cost with prescription hearing aids.

Akkermansia muciniphila: Health Benefits and Safety

Akkermansia muciniphila has gained attention for its potential benefits in managing insulin resistance, diabetes, weight loss, cancer, and other health conditions, but does it really work, and is it safe? Find out.

Supplements to Take or Avoid When Using a GLP-1 Drug

Certain supplements may be helpful when taking a GLP-1 agonist, but others should be used with caution or avoided. It may also be important to monitor levels of certain vitamins and minerals. Get the details.

Does taking creatine affect blood or urine test results?

Find out if creatine can affect creatinine levels and kidney function and whether creatine affects creatine kinase activity, a measure of muscle injury.

Can fisetin, also called Cognisetin and Novusetin, really improve memory or slow aging?

Can fisetin (Cognisetin and Novusetin) improve memory or slow aging? Find out what clinical research shows and learn about safety and pricing of fisetin.

All About Thyroid Supplements & Desiccated Thyroid Extract (Armour Thyroid)

Learn about supplement ingredients such as iodine, selenium, zinc, acetyl-l-carnitine, ashwagandha and guggul used for thyroid conditions and find out if they are beneficial. Also learn why ingredients such as alpha-lipoic acid, soy, resveratrol, quercetin may impair thyroid function.

Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?

Find out which supplements help improve memory, brain function and cognition, including fish oil, some B vitamins, cocoa, and curcumin. ConsumerLab's answer explains the evidence for supplements promoted to help with brain function and cognition.

Is it true that there are bits of plastic in drinking water, specialty salts, or other foods and beverages? How concerned should I be?

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that can end up foods and beverages. Learn about microplastics found in drinking water and specialty salts. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Do any supplements or foods help prevent sunburn or skin damage from sun exposure? Can any increase your risk of sun-related skin damage?

Find out which supplements may help protect from sunburn and sun-related skin damage, including beta-carotene, vitamins A and C, and cocoa.