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Allergy to Folic Acid

August 19, 2025
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Although rare, be aware that some people can be allergic to the folic acid in supplements and fortified foods. This may be more common in people allergic to certain medications that resemble folic acid. Get the details in the Folate section of our B Vitamin Supplements Review, including our Top Picks for folate and folic acid and for other B vitamins.

Better Iron for Anemia?

August 19, 2025
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Is heme iron polysaccharide (HIP), a form of iron supplement, more effective than ferrous sulfate for treating anemia? See what a recent study showed in the Forms of iron section of our Iron Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among iron supplements.

A Way to Identify Coated Fruit?

August 19, 2025
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An online video says that the sticker on fruits and vegetables can tell you which have an added coating. Find out if that’s true in our article about cleaning produce, which includes our comparisons of washing methods and tips for washing fruits and vegetables.

Plasticizers in Flaxseed Oil

August 19, 2025
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Tests by an independent research group found phthalates (plasticizers that can cause hormone disruption) in several popular bottled flaxseed oils. Find out how these amounts compare to safety limits in the Quality Concerns section of our Black Currant, Borage, Evening Primrose, Flax and Hemp Oil Review, which includes our Top Pick for flaxseed oil.

Tooth Staining

August 19, 2025
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Find out which foods can increase tooth staining and which dental treatments may make teeth more prone to staining.

CariFree and RiseWell Toothpastes

August 19, 2025
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See how CariFree and RiseWell compare to other toothpastes for remineralization in our article about toothpastes, which includes our Top Picks.

Lead in Toothpaste?

August 19, 2025
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A group reported lead and other toxic heavy metals in toothpastes. Should you be concerned? Get our take on this in our article about lead in products. Also see our Top Picks among toothpastes.

Moringa for Cancer?

August 15, 2025
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Does moringa leaf or seed have anticancer effects? Find out in our article about moringa supplements, which includes more about its potential health benefits and tips on choosing a moringa supplement.

Testosterone Boosted by Turmeric

August 15, 2025
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Taking curcumin (from turmeric) when taking oral testosterone was found to significantly boost the amount of testosterone that gets into the blood. Curcumin may affect levels of many medications as discussed in our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for turmeric and curcumin.

Apagard Toothpaste?

August 15, 2025
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Find out how Apagard Premio Toothpaste compares to other nanohydroxyapatite products and if we recommend it in our article about toothpastes and mouthwashes.