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What are the health benefits of andrographis? Can it treat colds, help with joint pain, or other conditions, and is it safe?

Learn about the health benefits of andrographis, whether it can help relieve cold symptoms, reduce pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, decrease symptoms of ulcerative colitis, or slow the growth of cancer. See the clinical evidence for the branded andrographis extract ParActin. Plus, learn about dosage, side effects and drug interactions with andrographis.

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Is it true that there are bits of plastic in drinking water, specialty salts, or other foods and beverages? How concerned should I be?

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that can end up foods and beverages. Learn about microplastics found in drinking water and specialty salts. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

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ConsumerLab’s Review of ION* Gut Support

ConsumerLab's Review of ION Gut Support (formerly Restore), the liquid humic extract supplement derived from soil. Learn about the evidence for ION Gut Support for on digestion and gut health, reducing inflammation, and other uses, dosage, cost, and safety.

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Is drinking coffee good or bad for heart health?

Learn more about coffee and caffeine, its safety, if it's good for you, how much coffee is too much and its impact on your heart.

Why Is There a California Prop 65 Warning on My Supplement?

Learn more about warning labels indicating that a supplement contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

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