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Prenatal for Men

January 16, 2025

AlphaSperm Men’s Prenatal + was recently Approved for quality by ConsumerLab through our voluntary Quality Certification Program and added to our Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplements Review.

Red No. 3 To Be Banned

January 16, 2025

The colorant, Red No. 3, will be banned from foods and supplements starting in 2027. Find out why in our article about Other Ingredients in Supplements.

Vitamin D & Migraine

January 16, 2025

Low blood levels of vitamin D have been linked with higher migraine frequency. A new study suggests why. Get the details in our Vitamin D Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for vitamin D.

Also see our article about supplements and migraine.

Calcium Before Exercise?

January 16, 2025

A recent study suggested that taking calcium before load-bearing exercise helped prevent bone turnover, but is this important? Find out in the Bone health and fractures section of our Calcium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for calcium.

Iron & Thyroid Function

January 13, 2025

Iron deficiency can cause an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), but it’s important that iron not be taken at the same time as thyroid medication. Get the details in our Iron Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for iron.

Also see our article about supplements and thyroid function.

Viviscal and Liver Injury?

January 13, 2025

A CL member who took the hair growth supplement Viviscal attributed liver damage to the product. Find out if there have been similar reports, or ingredients in Viviscal linked with liver injury, in our article about supplements for hair.

Phthalates Found in Avocado Oil

January 13, 2025

Testing of avocado oils by a separate research group detected phthalates (hormone disruptors) in all samples. Find out how these amounts compare to safety limits in the Quality Concerns section of our Avocado Oils Review, which includes our Top Pick for avocado oil.

Plastic from Tea Bags

January 13, 2025

A small study suggested that some plastic tea bags release much larger amounts of nanoplastics than others. For details, and how to avoid nanoplastics from tea bags, see our Green Tea Review, which includes our Top Picks for green tea.

Protein Powder Contamination

January 13, 2025

Recent tests of protein powders by a separate group showed that certain forms of protein were more likely than others to be contaminated with lead and cadmium. For details, see our Protein Powders Review, which includes our Top Picks for protein powders and shakes.

Baking Soda for Heartburn?

January 09, 2025

Baking soda may temporarily relieve heartburn but be aware that overuse can have adverse effects. Get the details in our article about supplements and foods for reflux and heartburn.

Also see our Top Picks among alginate supplements for reflux.

See the rest of ConsumerLab's clinical updates for 2025