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Psyllium: Viva Naturals
3/28/2023
Concerned about lead found by ConsumerLab in psyllium supplements, a CL member asked Viva Naturals about the quality of its Organic Psyllium Husk Powder, which was not tested by ConsumerLab. Viva provided its quality specifications for the product. See how this compares to amounts of lead actually found in competing products in the Update to the Psyllium Fiber Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among psyllium supplements.
Pain Reduction with Lavender Oil?
3/28/2023
Does spraying the skin with lavender oil reduce the pain of an injection? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils Review.
Also see our Top Picks among lavender and tea tree oils.
BCAAs for Post-surgery Recovery?
3/28/2023
Does taking branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) after lower back surgery help with recovery? Find out what a recent study showed in the BCAAs section of our Muscle & Workout Supplements Review.
Also see our Top Picks among BCAA supplements.
Protein For Faster Improvement?
3/28/2023
Did taking a protein supplement lead to faster improvement in walking speed among older men and women than exercise alone? Find out what a recent study showed in the Building and maintaining muscle mass section of our Protein Supplements Review.
Also see our Top Pick among protein supplements (including whey, casein, pea, and soy).
Neuriva for Memory?
3/28/2023
Neuriva, a supplement promoted to improve memory and cognition, was recently tested in a clinical trial. Find out what the study showed in our article about Neuriva.
Also see: Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?
Are Non-Nano Sunscreens Safer?
3/28/2023
Are sunscreens that are "non-nano," i.e., that don’t contain nanoparticles, safer? Find out in our updated CL Answer "What is the best sunscreen based on safety and efficacy?”
Also see our list of sunscreens that may be less problematic, including several "non-nano" sunscreens.
Colgate for Whitening?
3/28/2023
Is Colgate Ultra Brite toothpaste a good option for whitening teeth? Find out in the Whitening Agents section of our article about Toothpastes and other dental products.
Also see our Top Picks for whitening toothpastes.
Plant-based Sources of B-12?
3/24/2023
Find out if there are good plant sources of B-12, if certain foods can increase the availability of zinc, and if vegetarians or vegans should supplement with taurine.
Questions About Sweeteners
3/24/2023
Learn about polydextrose, sorbitol, and trehalose in our article about the Pros and Cons of Stevia and Other Sugar Substitutes.
Also find out if stevia loses sweetness during storage.
Glyphosate in Chocolate?
3/24/2023
The herbicide glyphosate was reported in chocolates. Should you be concerned? See details in our article: How concerned should I be about glyphosate in foods and supplements?
