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Supplements to Avoid Before Surgery?

April 26, 2024
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We've added additional supplements you should stop taking before surgery to avoid increased bleeding risk to our related article, which includes recommendations on how long before surgery these should be discontinued.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Nerve Pain?

April 26, 2024
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Is alpha-lipoic acid as effective as pregabalin (Lyrica) in reducing the pain of peripheral neuropathy? Learn what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for alpha-lipoic acid.

Also see: Do any supplements, like Nervive, help with nerve pain, like sciatica, diabetic neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia?

Benzene in Antiperspirant: Settlement

April 26, 2024
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Unilever has agreed to pay $2 million to settle a lawsuit over the presence of benzene, a potential carcinogen, found in Sauve antiperspirants. See the details and our list of other contaminated antiperspirants and deodorants.

Medication Found in Umary Supplement

April 26, 2024
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A potent medication was found in Umary Hyaluronic Acid, with serious side effects reported. Get the details. Also see our Top Picks among supplements for joint health.

Top Pick Dental Floss

April 26, 2024
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CL members pointed out that Consumer Reports indicated some concern with a dental floss that we recommend. See why we continue to recommend it.

Recalled Supplement Still Sold

April 26, 2024
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A ConsumerLab member alerted us that a phosphatidylserine supplement that was the subject of recall in January (triggered by ConsumerLab.com’s findings) was still being sold on Amazon. For details, see the Update in our Phosphatidylserine Review, which includes our Top Pick for phosphatidylserine.

Elderberry Interactions?

April 23, 2024
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Taking elderberry extract along with certain medications might increase the risk of adverse effects, according to a recent report. Get the details in our Elderberry Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among elderberry products.

Prebiotic for Better Memory?

April 23, 2024
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Did taking Sunfiber, a prebiotic, boost memory, mood, or sleep in older men and women? See what a recent study found in our Prebiotic Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among prebiotic supplements.

Also see: Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?

Probiotics & Cholesterol

April 23, 2024
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How might probiotics work to lower cholesterol? Find out what a recent study suggests in the Lowering cholesterol & apoB section of our Probiotics Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among probiotic supplements.

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

Hair Devices & Safety

April 23, 2024
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Can low-level light therapy (LLLT) hair devices such as Theradome or Capillus cause eye damage? Find out in our article about hair supplements and devices.