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How Much Creatine Is Safe?

October 17, 2024
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How much creatine is safe to take on a daily basis? Find out what a recent report from experts recommends in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Muscle & Workout Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for creatine.

Vitamin C & Kidney Injury

October 17, 2024
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Be aware that high-dose vitamin C can contribute to kidney stones in some people and even cause kidney injury as highlighted in our Vitamin C Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for vitamin C.

Also see: Which supplements and foods reduce or increase the risk of kidney stones?

Wellness Formula for Colds?

October 17, 2024
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The product Wellness Formula by Source Naturals is said to support the immune system to help people avoid sick days. Is there evidence of that? Find out in our article about supplements for colds.

Also see: Do any supplements help for flu?

HPF Cholestene Discontinued?

October 17, 2024
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A CL member noted that the red yeast rice supplement HPF Cholestene is no longer sold on Amazon and asked us if it is discontinued. We explain what’s going on in our Red Yeast Rice Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for red yeast rice.

Also see: Which supplements or foods can help lower cholesterol and keep my heart healthy? Are there any to avoid?

Turmeric-Related Liver Injury

October 14, 2024
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Eleven more cases of turmeric-related liver injury in the U.S. were recently analyzed. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among supplements and spices.

Also see: Is there a risk of liver toxicity with certain supplements?

Getting High-Quality Protein from Food

October 14, 2024
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What is the best way to get high-quality protein from food rather than from supplements? Learn our answer in our article: Getting High Quality Protein from Food.

Does the FDA Regulate Supplements?

October 14, 2024
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Learn what the FDA does and does not do regarding the regulation of dietary supplements, and the role of ConsumerLab.com, in our answer to the question: Does the FDA Regulate Supplements?

Rooibos Tea?

October 14, 2024
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What are the potential health benefits of rooibos tea, how does it compare to black and green tea, and is it safe? Find out in our article about rooibos tea.

Light Therapy for Parkinson's?

October 10, 2024
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Does wearing a helmet which delivers red or near infrared light to the head (such as SYMBYX Neuro or VieLight Neuro Gamma) improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? Find out what research suggests in our article about light therapies. Also, find out if these helmets help people with mild cognitive impairment.

Caution: Vitamin Patches

October 10, 2024
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Vitamin patches applied to the skin are not as effective as supplements taken orally. One person who relied on a transdermal multivitamin patch developed a life-threatening vitamin deficiency, according to a recent report. Get the details in our article: Do vitamin patches really work?

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