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Lemon Balm for Sleep?

December 09, 2024
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Does taking lemon balm improve sleep quality? Find out what a recent study showed in our article about supplements for sleep.

Valerian for Sleep?

December 09, 2024
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How long does it take for valerian to increase sleep? See what one study found in the Sleep section of our Valerian Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for valerian.

Caution With Vitamin D Drops

December 09, 2024
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Liquid vitamin D drops are often given to infants, but it’s critical to use a low-dose product to avoid toxicity, as occurred in a recently reported case. For details, see the Concerns and Cautions section of our Vitamin D Supplements Review.

Vitamin D From Mushrooms?

December 09, 2024
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Specially-grown mushrooms can be a good source of vitamin D, but a recent study showed that cooking may significantly decrease levels, as discussed in the Getting Vitamin D From Foods section of our Vitamin D Supplements Review.

Also learn about getting vitamin D from other foods, and see our Top Picks among vitamin D supplements.

B-12 Plus Intrinsic Factor?

December 09, 2024
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Do vitamin B-12 supplements with “intrinsic factor” boost blood levels of B-12 better than B-12 alone? Find out what research suggests in the B-12 section of our B Vitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for B-12.

Olive Oil for Acid Reflux?

December 09, 2024
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Does olive oil help reduce gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)? Find out what research suggests in the Acid reflux section of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Review, which includes our Top Picks.

Are Oats Safe for Babies?

December 09, 2024
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A CL member asked if any oats we recently tested exceeded proposed federal limits for infants and toddlers. Some would, as explained in the Heavy Metals section of our Oats Review, which includes our Top Picks for rolled ("old-fashioned") and steel-cut oats.

Microplastics in Rice

December 09, 2024
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Microplastics have been found in packaged rice, but some types of rice seem to contain higher concentrations of microplastics than others. There is also a way to reduce microplastics in rice before cooking. Get the details in our article about microplastics in foods and beverages.

Also see our Top Pick water filter pitcher for removing microplastics from water.

Is Distilled Water Okay to Drink?

December 06, 2024
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Is it okay to drink distilled water? Find out in our article about Tap vs. Bottled Water.

Reverse Osmosis Water Filters?

December 05, 2024
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How well do reverse osmosis water filters remove toxic PFAS from water? Find out in the Water filters section of our article about PFAS, which includes our Top Pick countertop reverse osmosis filter based on our review of these filters (although we have not directly tested these products).