January
Our tests found that even DGL products, from which glycyrrhizin acid is supposed to be removed, can still contain significant amounts of this compound. See the test results in our Licorice and DGL Supplements, Candies, and Tea Review and our Top Picks among products.
February
A study showed a reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia with coffee consumption, but not with all types and amounts of coffee. Get the details in our article coffee and brain health.
Also see our Green Tea Review to find out if drinking tea is linked with reduced dementia risk, and see our Top Picks for green tea.A CL member reported developing kidney stones after taking creatine and asked if there is a connection. Find out what research suggests in our review of creatine, which includes our Top Picks for creatine.
Plus: Learn about supplements such as Kidney COP and Moonstone powder in our article about supplements and kidney stones.
Europe now allows products to claim that beta-glucan from oats helps keep blood sugar in check after meals – but there’s a twist! Learn more in our Oats Review, which includes our Top Picks for rolled and steel-cut oats.
Also see how oats reduce cholesterol!
A recent study pointed to ways to avoid microplastics in bottled water. Learn more in our article about microplastics in drinks and foods.
Also see our Top Pick water filter pitchers for removing microplastics and other contaminants from tap water.
March
Does vitamin C reduce uric acid levels or the risk of gout? Find out in our Vitamin C Review, which includes our Top Picks for vitamin C.
Also see our article about supplements and gout.
NAC has been promoted for "detoxification," but what does the science say? Find out in our NAC Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for NAC.
We’ve expanded our article about resistant starch with answers to key reader questions, including:
- Does cooking reduce resistant starch?
- How much resistant starch is found in:
- Cooked oatmeal vs. overnight oats
- Potato starch and oat flour
- Breads (white, multigrain, whole wheat, oatmeal, rye, pumpernickel, and mixed grain)
- Can resistant starch help with fatty liver disease or weight?
Read the updated answers in our Resistant Starch article.
April
Can acai extract quiet ringing ears? Find out what a study found in our Acai Supplements Review.
Also see our article about tinnitus and supplements.