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| April 3, 2020 |
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Tests of Holy Basil Supplements Show 63% Fail on Quality -- ConsumerLab Tests Reveal the Best and Worst Holy Basil Supplements |
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| March 25, 2020 |
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Trouble Sleeping? ConsumerLab Tests Reveal the Best Melatonin Supplements |
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| March 20, 2020 |
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ConsumerLab Reveals Problems at 52% of Supplement Manufacturing Sites in U.S. and 42% Abroad |
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| March 12, 2020 |
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ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Big Differences Among Elderberry Supplements |
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| March 4, 2020 |
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CBD Most Often Used for Pain, Then Sleep, According to CL Survey. Half of Users Think It Works. |
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| March 3, 2020 |
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Best and Worst Chia Seed Products Revealed by ConsumerLab |
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| February 29, 2020 |
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Collagen and Magnesium Rise in Popularity, as Fish Oil and Curcumin Dip in Latest ConsumerLab Survey of Supplement Users |
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| February 25, 2020 |
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Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2020 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users |
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| January 23, 2020 |
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We Found the Best Dark Chocolates and Cocoas With the Least Contamination |
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| November 12, 2019 |
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Best Magnesium Supplements Revealed by ConsumerLab |
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| October 22, 2019 |
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Best Vision Supplements Identified by ConsumerLab |
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| October 4, 2019 |
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ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Best Collagen Supplements for Wrinkles and Joints |
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| September 27, 2019 |
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Best Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Identified by ConsumerLab |
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| September 11, 2019 |
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Some Nutrition Bars Contain More Carbs and Less Fiber Than Listed, ConsumerLab Tests Reveal |
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| August 22, 2019 |
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Best Reishi Mushroom Supplements Identified by ConsumerLab |
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| July 31, 2019 |
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ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Best CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements |
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| July 10, 2019 |
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Best Selenium Supplements Identified by ConsumerLab |
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| June 25, 2019 |
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ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Best B Vitamin Supplements -- 19% of B Vitamin Supplements Fail CL's Tests of Quality |
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| May 15, 2019 |
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ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Big Differences in Digestive Enzyme Supplements |
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| April 26, 2019 |
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Best Cholesterol-Lowering Supplements (Sterols, Stanols & Policosanol) Identified by ConsumerLab |
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| April 25, 2019 |
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Best Coconut Water? ConsumerLab Tests Popular Products, Reveals Top Pick |
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| April 1, 2019 |
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Not All Quercetin Supplements Contain What They Claim, ConsumerLab Tests Reveal |
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| March 11, 2019 |
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Best NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) Supplements Identified by ConsumerLab |
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| March 7, 2019 |
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Best Coconut and MCT Oils Identified by ConsumerLab |
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| February 25, 2019 |
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Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2019 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users |
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| February 24, 2019 |
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CBD and Collagen Rise in Popularity, as Probiotics and Coconut Oil Dip in Latest ConsumerLab Survey of Supplement Users |
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| January 31, 2019 |
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Contamination Still an Issue in Some Greens and Whole Food Products, ConsumerLab Tests Reveal |
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| January 15, 2019 |
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Not All Lycopene Supplements Contain What They Claim, ConsumerLab Tests Reveal |
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| January 3, 2019 |
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ConsumerLab Tests Reveal the Best Protein Powders, Shakes and Drinks -- 20% of Protein Powders and Drinks Fail CL's Tests of Quality |
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| December 12, 2018 |
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Best Taurine Supplements for People and Pets Identified by ConsumerLab |
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| November 19, 2018 |
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Tests Reveal Best Fish Oil Supplements and How They Compare to Prescription Fish Oil |
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| October 26, 2018 |
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Best Vitamin A Supplements, Including Cod Liver Oils, Identified by ConsumerLab |
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| October 2, 2018 |
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Best Joint Health Supplements Identified -- ConsumerLab Tests Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia Supplements for People and Pets |
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| September 12, 2018 |
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Little Omega-3 and High Mercury Found In Some Canned Tuna -- Better Choices Selected for Tuna and Salmon |
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| August 24, 2018 |
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Few Red Yeast Rice Supplements Provide Enough Cholesterol-Lowering Compounds to Likely Be Effective, ConsumerLab Tests Reveal |
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| July 31, 2018 |
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Best L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP Supplements Identified by ConsumerLab -- ConsumerLab Tests Strength and Purity of Supplements for Sleep and Mood |
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| July 10, 2018 |
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Best Chromium Supplements Identified by ConsumerLab |
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| May 31, 2018 |
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ConsumerLab Identifies the Best Valerian Supplements -- Strength, Quality and Cost Vary Widely Among Popular Brands |
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| May 10, 2018 |
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Big Differences Found Among Green Teas -- ConsumerLab Tests Identify Best Green Tea in Bags, Matcha, Supplements, and Bottles -- |
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| May 2, 2018 |
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Best Probiotic Supplements and Kombuchas? -- ConsumerLab Tests 41 Popular Products, Reveals Problems and Top Picks |
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| March 27, 2018 |
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You Can't Always Rely on Bone Broth Labels -- ConsumerLab Tests Reveal How Much Protein, Collagen and Sodium Is Really In Bone Broths |
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| March 7, 2018 |
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Finding Real Ginkgo Isn't Easy, ConsumerLab's Tests Reveal |
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| February 25, 2018 |
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Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2018 Based on Consumer Satisfaction |
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| February 24, 2018 |
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Magnesium, Curcumin, and Apple Cider Vinegar Rise in Popularity, While Probiotics Dip and Calcium Continues to Decline in Latest ConsumerLab.com Survey of Supplement Users |
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| February 15, 2018 |
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Tests Reveal How Much CBD is Really in CBD and Hemp Oils -- Some Don't Provide Amounts of CBD Listed on Labels |
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| January 21, 2018 |
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Best Apple Cider Vinegar? Beware of Poison! -- ConsumerLab.com Tests Reveal the Best and Worst Apple Cider Vinegars and Pills and Why Some Could Be Dangerous |
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| January 4, 2018 |
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ConsumerLab.com Reveals Its Top Picks for Best Iron Supplements |
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| December 12, 2017 |
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Berberine and Goldenseal: Avoid Fakes! -- ConsumerLab.com Testing Reveals the Best and Worst Supplements |
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| November 27, 2017 |
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Flaxseed and Other Popular Omega 3 & 6 Oil Supplements Tested, But Not All Brands Pass -- Tests of Black Currant Oil, Borage Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Flaxseed Oil, and Hemp Oil Supplements |
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| November 1, 2017 |
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Gummies Are Most Likely to Fail Testing in Review of Multivitamins -- Best and Worst Multivitamins Identified by ConsumerLab Testing |
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| October 19, 2017 |
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ConsumerLab.com Reveals Best Zinc Lozenges and Supplements for Shortening Colds and Correcting Deficiency |
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| September 26, 2017 |
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ConsumerLab.com Explains How to Take Melatonin and Reveals Its Top Supplement Picks |
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| September 11, 2017 |
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ConsumerLab.com Tests L-Arginine "Blood Flow" Supplements, Identifying Its Top Picks |
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| August 23, 2017 |
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ConsumerLab.com Tests Reveal Best Low-Dose Lithium Supplements for "Mood" |
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| July 19, 2017 |
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New Tests Reveal Whether Dark Chocolates and Cocoas Are Toxic or Healthful |
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| June 21, 2017 |
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Which Magnesium Is Best? ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Brands and Reveals Its Top Pick |
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| June 1, 2017 |
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Best Vitamin K Supplement? ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Products and Reveals Its Top Picks |
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| May 26, 2017 |
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ConsumerLab.com Tests Reveal the Best Calcium Supplements |
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| May 17, 2017 |
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Best Vitamin D? ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Vitamin D Supplements and Reveals Its Top Picks |
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| April 25, 2017 |
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Caution with Kelp Supplements: May Contain Too Much Iodine |
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| April 4, 2017 |
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ConsumerLab.com Reveals Best and Worst Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices -- 31% Fail ConsumerLab.com Tests of Quality |
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| March 15, 2017 |
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ConsumerLab.com Reveals Best and Worst Vitamin C Supplements -- 20% Fail ConsumerLab.com Tests of Quality |
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| February 25, 2017 |
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Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2017 Based on Consumer Satisfaction |
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| February 24, 2017 |
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Vitamin D Supplements Maintain Top Spot in Popularity, as Probiotics Surpass Multivitamins to #4 Behind Fish Oil and CoQ10 in Latest ConsumerLab.com Survey |
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| February 23, 2017 |
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ConsumerLab.com Reveals Best and Worst B Vitamin Supplements and Why Current Labels Often Mislead |
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| February 3, 2017 |
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ConsumerLab.com Shows How Much Choline is Really in Supplements -- ConsumerLab.com Tests Phosphatidylcholine (From Soy Lecithin), Citicoline, Alpha-GPC and Other Choline-Containing Supplements, Identifying Top Picks |
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| January 10, 2017 |
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Your Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Not Be, According to Review By ConsumerLab.com -- Top Picks Noted for Best Quality and Value |
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| December 21, 2016 |
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Best CoQ10? ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements and Reveals Its Top Picks |
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| December 6, 2016 |
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Which Brands of Alpha Lipoic Acid are Best? -- ConsumerLab.com Tests Lipoic Acid Supplements for Quality, Identifying Top Picks |
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| November 15, 2016 |
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ConsumerLab.com Finds Arsenic in Testing of Potassium Supplements -- Safer Choices Identified. Many Americans May Need More Potassium |
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| November 3, 2016 |
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Is Astaxanthin Helpful for Inflammation or Other Conditions -- and Which Brands Are Best? -- ConsumerLab.com Reviews the Evidence and Tests the Quality of Popular Astaxanthin Supplements |
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| October 11, 2016 |
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What Are the Benefits of Resveratrol and Which Brands Are Best? -- ConsumerLab.com Reviews the Evidence and Tests the Quality of Popular Resveratrol Supplements |
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| September 26, 2016 |
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60% of St. John's Wort Supplements Fail ConsumerLab.com Tests of Quality |
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| September 13, 2016 |
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Best Fish Oil? ConsumerLab.com Tests 44 Popular Omega-3 Supplements and Identifies Its Top Picks |
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| August 30, 2016 |
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Surprising Results in Oat Cereals Study by ConsumerLab.com -- Popular Brands Tested for Fungal Toxin, Gluten and Heavy Metals |
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| August 8, 2016 |
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ConsumerLab Finds Lead, Cadmium and Arsenic Contamination in Greens and Whole Foods Supplements |
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| July 29, 2016 |
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ConsumerLab.com Discovers Problems with Most Multivitamins for Dogs and Cats |
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| July 27, 2016 |
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ConsumerLab.com Helps Consumers Make Sense of the FDA's Updated Daily Values (DV) for Vitamins and Minerals |
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| July 26, 2016 |
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36% of Meal Replacement Powders and Shakes Fail ConsumerLab.com's Tests of Quality |
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| July 5, 2016 |
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80% of Milk Thistle Supplements Fail ConsumerLab.com Tests of Quality -- Most Found to Be Low in Key Component |
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| June 15, 2016 |
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28% of Protein Powders and Drinks Fail ConsumerLab.com's Tests of Quality |
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| June 3, 2016 |
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What Works for Joint Health? ConsumerLab.com Reviews Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia Supplements for People and Pets |
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| March 22, 2016 |
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Rhodiola: Does It Help With Depression and Anxiety and Which Brands Are Best? -- ConsumerLab.com Reviews the Evidence and Tests the Quality of Popular R. Rosea Supplements -- |
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| March 1, 2016 |
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Does Echinacea Really Help With Colds and Which Brands Are Best? |
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| February 25, 2016 |
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Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2016 Based on Consumer Satisfaction |
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| February 24, 2016 |
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Vitamin D Supplements Jump to Top Spot in Popularity, Surpassing Fish Oil, as Probiotics Rise to #5 Spot Behind CoQ10 and Multivitamins in ConsumerLab.com Survey |
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| February 9, 2016 |
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Lysine: Does It Work for Cold Sores and Which Brands Are Best? -- ConsumerLab.com Reviews the Evidence and Tests Supplements Often Used to Prevent Herpes Eruptions |
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| January 19, 2016 |
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SAM-e Supplements Providing Best Quality and Value Identified by ConsumerLab.com |
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| January 12, 2016 |
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Problems Found with 32% of Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements -- ConsumerLab.com Identifies Good Choices for Men, Women, and Children |
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| January 5, 2016 |
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Cinnamon Spices and Supplements Found to Vary Widely in Levels of Potentially Helpful and Harmful Compounds Reports ConsumerLab.com |
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| December 17, 2015 |
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ConsumerLab.com Focuses on Vision Supplements, Spotting the Best and the Worst |
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| November 6, 2015 |
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Some Surprising Results from Tests of 43 Probiotic Supplements and Kefir Drinks |
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| October 14, 2015 |
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Is Matcha a Better Form of Green Tea? ConsumerLab.com Answers the Question |
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| September 19, 2015 |
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ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Prostate Supplements with Saw Palmetto and Beta-Sitosterol |
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| August 28, 2015 |
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Not All Vitamin E Supplements Are Alike, Especially "Natural" Ones, ConsumerLab.com Tests Reveal |
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| August 13, 2015 |
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Feeling Stressed? ConsumerLab.com Reviews the Evidence for L-Theanine and Test Popular Products |
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| July 31, 2015 |
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ConsumerLab.com Tests Reveal What's Really in Menopause Supplements and Creams -- Soy Isoflavone, Red Clover, Black Cohosh, and Progesterone Products Reviewed |
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| July 22, 2015 |
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ConsumerLab.com Tests DHEA Supplements, Warns of Differences in Dose and Price |
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| July 1, 2015 |
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Tests of Maca "Enhancement" Supplements Find Real Maca, But Some Lead Contamination and Seemingly Excessive Amounts of Rice Filler |
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| June 10, 2015 |
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ConsumerLab.com Tests Reveal Best and Worst Magnesium Supplements |
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| May 28, 2015 |
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ConsumerLab.com Shows How to Choose the Right Melatonin Supplement for Sleep |
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| May 5, 2015 |
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ConsumerLab.com's Tests of Digestive Enzyme Supplements Reveal What Labels Don't |
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| April 28, 2015 |
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Best Supplements for Bone Health? ConsumerLab.com Finds Products with Multiple Ingredients More Likely to Contain Wrong Amounts |
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| March 17, 2015 |
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CoQ10 & Ubiquinol Supplements Vary in Quality, as Well as Dose, Absorption, and Price According to ConsumerLab.com |
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| March 5, 2015 |
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ConsumerLab.com Shows Chinese Consumers What's Really in Foods and Supplements -- U.S. Testing Company Expands to China, Launches cn.ConsumerLab.com |
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| February 28, 2015 |
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Use of Magnesium and Probiotics Rise, Multivitamins and Weight Loss Supplements Fall, According to ConsumerLab.com Survey |
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| February 25, 2015 |
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Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2015 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users |
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| February 19, 2015 |
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Only 50% of Aloe Products Pass ConsumerLab.com Tests |
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| January 20, 2015 |
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ConsumerLab.com Identifies Best Vitamin A Supplements, But Cautions That Most People Don't Need Them |
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| January 6, 2015 |
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Only 25% of Ashwagandha Supplements Pass ConsumerLab.com Review |
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| December 10, 2014 |
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ConsumerLab.com Identifies Best Zinc Products for Colds, Eyes, and Zinc Deficiency -- Popular Zinc Supplements and Lozenges Tested and Compared |
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| December 9, 2014 |
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Round-up of Recent Product Tests by ConsumerLab.com -- Results for B Vitamin Supplements & Energy Drinks, Garlic, NAC (N-acetyl cysteine), Iron and Omega-7 Fatty Acids |
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| November 25, 2014 |
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You Can't Judge a Dark Chocolate Bar by Its Label, According to Tests by ConsumerLab.com -- Amounts of Cocoa Flavanols Vary Widely Among Popular Brands of Chocolate |
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| August 20, 2014 |
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Some Red Yeast Rice Supplements Up to 500X Stronger Than Others -- Popular Cholesterol-Lowering Supplements Tested and Compared |
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| August 5, 2014 |
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ConsumerLab.com Finds Popular Cocoa Powders Contaminated; High Concentrations of Cadmium Raise Concern |
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| July 22, 2014 |
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Which Supplements Help Lower Cholesterol? ConsumerLab.com Identifies Best Products by Reviewing Evidence and Testing Quality |
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| July 7, 2014 |
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Which Weight Loss Supplements Are Best? ConsumerLab.com Reviews the Evidence and Tests the Quality of Popular Products |
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| May 21, 2014 |
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Your Cocoa May Be Contaminated! ConsumerLab.com Reveals What’s Really in Cocoa and Chocolate Products |
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| May 7, 2014 |
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Flaxseed and Other Popular Seed Oil Supplements Tested by ConsumerLab.com, But Not All Brands Pass -- Flaxseed, Black Currant, Borage and Evening Primrose Oils Reviewed |
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| April 9, 2014 |
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Best Fish Oil? ConsumerLab.com Testing Finds Many High Quality Supplements, But Pitfalls Exist |
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| February 26, 2014 |
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Mislabeling of Some Joint Health Supplements with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Boswellia, and MSM According to ConsumerLab.com -- 38 Supplements Tested, Including Products for Dogs and Cats -- |
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| February 13, 2014 |
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Calcium, Vitamin C, and Fish Oil Supplements Drop in Use, Probiotics Rise According to ConsumerLab.com Survey |
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| February 12, 2014 |
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Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2014 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users |
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| January 29, 2014 |
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You May Be Getting More Vitamin C Than You Think from Some Supplements, Cautions ConsumerLab.com -- 27% of Vitamin C Supplements Don't Meet Label Claims in Recent Tests -- |
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| January 15, 2014 |
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Problems Found with the Quality and Labeling of Some "Muscle Enhancement" Supplements -- Review of Creatine and Branched-chain Amino Acid Supplements Published by ConsumerLab.com |
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| December 16, 2013 |
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What's Really in Turmeric Supplements and Spices? You May Not Want to Know -- 33% of Turmeric/Curcumin Supplements Fail ConsumerLab.com's Review; Filth Found in Spices |
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| December 6, 2013 |
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Retesting Confirms Lack of Ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia Supplement |
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| November 25, 2013 |
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Many Probiotic Supplements Fall Short on Listed Amounts of Helpful Organisms |
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| November 19, 2013 |
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Some Popular Weight Loss Supplements Contain as Little as 16% of Listed Ingredient, According to ConsumerLab.com |
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| October 23, 2013 |
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Valerian “Sleep” Supplements Vary Widely in Key Compounds and Two Fail Tests for Lead Contamination |
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| October 8, 2013 |
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ConsumerLab.com Reports Problems and “Top Picks” Among Bars for Energy, Fiber, Protein, Meal-Replacement, and Whole Food |
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| September 19, 2013 |
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What's Really in Resveratrol Supplements? Some Contain Little Resveratrol or Do Not Meet Quality Standards According to ConsumerLab.com |
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| August 21, 2013 |
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Labels on Potassium Supplements May Confuse, But Product Quality is High According to ConsumerLab.com |
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| July 31, 2013 |
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Watch Out for Fake Bilberry Supplements, Cautions ConsumerLab.com |
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| July 8, 2013 |
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Contamination a Common Problem in "Greens" and "Whole Foods" Products According to ConsumerLab.com |
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| June 11, 2013 |
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31% of Protein Powders and Drinks Fail Tests by ConsumerLab.com |
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| May 21, 2013 |
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Green Teas Vary in Strength and Amount of Lead Contamination, According to ConsumerLab.com |
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| March 5, 2013 |
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CoQ10 & Ubiquinol Supplements Should Be Chosen Carefully, Cautions ConsumerLab.com -- Less Than 4% of Listed Ingredient Found in Widely-Sold Product |
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| February 11, 2013 |
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ConsumerLab.com Reports Problems with Some Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements -- Wrong Amounts of Vitamin D, Pills Which Don’t Break Apart, and Lead Contamination Found |
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| February 1, 2013 |
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Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2013 Based on Consumer Satisfaction
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| January 31, 2013 |
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Use of CoQ10, Digestive Enzymes, Probiotics and B Vitamins on the Rise According to ConsumerLab.com Survey |
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| January 14, 2013 |
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Lycopene Supplements Vary in Quality and Price According to ConsumerLab.com |
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| December 21, 2012 |
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ConsumerLab.com Tests Reveal What's Really In Green Tea Supplements and Bottled Drinks |
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| November 26, 2012 |
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Tests Show Many Milk Thistle Supplements Low in Key Component -- Seven of Eleven Products Fail ConsumerLab.com Testing of Herb Used in Diabetes and Liver Diseases |
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| November 6, 2012 |
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50% of Green Coffee Bean Supplements Don't Contain Expected Amounts of Ingredient for Weight Loss, According to ConsumerLab.com |
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| October 17, 2012 |
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ConsumerLab.com Tests and Compares Vision Supplements - Guides Consumers Through a Variety of Ingredients and Formulas |
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| October 4, 2012 |
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Five Years After ConsumerLab.com Reported a Problem, FDA Agrees Generic Version of Wellbutrin XL Is Not Equivalent and Is Pulled Off Market — Important Lessons about Generics |
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| September 27, 2012 |
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ConsumerLab.com Reveals How Much Caffeine is in Energy Drinks -- Also Finds Some Drinks and Dietary Supplements Don't Contain Claimed Amounts of B Vitamins |
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| August 31, 2012 |
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ConsumerLab.com tests selenium supplements -- Finds one with less than 25% of listed amount |
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| August 22, 2012 |
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Contamination and Other Problems Found in Fish Oil Supplements -- Large Review by ConsumerLab.com Reveals Excessive PCBs or Mislabeling in Over 30% of Omega-3 Supplements |
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| June 18, 2012 |
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What is "Natural" Vitamin E? It Depends On the Brand Selling It, Finds ConsumerLab.com -- New Review of Vitamin E Supplements, Oil and Cream, Including Tocopherols and Tocotrienols |
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| May 30, 2012 |
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ConsumerLab.com Identifies Best and Worst Magnesium Supplements Based on Tests and Comparisons |
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| May 8, 2012 |
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Lead Contamination and Mislabeling in Joint Health Supplements with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM According to ConsumerLab.com |
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| April 26, 2012 |
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ConsumerLab.com reviews prostate supplements with saw palmetto and/or beta-sitosterol and finds few likely to be effective |
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| March 12, 2012 |
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Review of vitamin C supplements by ConsumerLab.com finds many of high quality but a wide range in prices |
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| February 9, 2012 |
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Probiotics grow in popularity but don't always deliver on promises says ConsumerLab.com -- New report provides guidance to consumers |
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| February 5, 2012 |
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Fish oil and multivitamins most popular supplements in ConsumerLab.com survey -- Internet most popular place to shop |
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| February 1, 2012 |
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Top-rated vitamin and supplement brands and merchants on consumer satisfaction for 2012 -- Based on ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users |
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| January 17, 2012 |
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Do African mango supplements help with weight loss? ConsumerLab.com investigates the evidence |
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| December 20, 2011 |
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Choose zinc supplements carefully -- ConsumerLab.com finds only some have dosage proven to shorten colds, reduce eye disease |
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| November 29, 2011 |
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ConsumerLab.com identifies many quality melatonin sleep supplements, but prices range from 4 cents to over $1 for the same dose |
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| November 14, 2011 |
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ConsumerLab.com examines whether nitric oxide supplements make muscles bigger and increase endurance |
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| October 31, 2011 |
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Supplements for lactose intolerance vary in strength and cost, and some offer no benefit, according to ConsumerLab.com |
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| October 13, 2011 |
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30% of SAM-e supplements selected for review fail to pass ConsumerLab.com testing -- Cost of SAM-e found to vary 5-fold |
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| September 21, 2011 |
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Not all vitamin A supplements pass ConsumerLab.com tests -- New report reviews beta-carotene and cod liver oil supplements |
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| August 31, 2011 |
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ConsumerLab.com analyzes supplements for sexual dysfunction -- Only three out of ten products selected for testing pass |
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| August 4, 2011 |
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Some coconut waters don't deliver on promises according to ConsumerLab.com |
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| July 12, 2011 |
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ConsumerLab.com tests menopause supplements and creams: Most are "Approved," but some found contaminated or lacking claimed amount of ingredient |
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| June 16, 2011 |
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ConsumerLab.com puts multivitamins to the test |
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| May 23, 2011 |
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Red yeast rice supplements weaker now than in 2008; Wide variation among brands and contamination discovered by ConsumerLab.com -- Popular cholesterol-lowering supplements tested and compared |
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| April 26, 2011 |
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Problems discovered with eight vitamin D supplements in study by ConsumerLab.com -- Incorrect amounts of vitamins, lead contamination, and labeling infractions identified. |
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| March 30, 2011 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds 100-fold variation in cost of iron supplements |
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| March 8, 2011 |
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ConsumerLab.com reviews CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements -- Tests show quality to be high, but large differences found in dosage, formulation, and cost |
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| February 16, 2011 |
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Some turmeric and curcumin supplements fail quality review -- ConsumerLab.com finds 20% of turmeric supplements selected for review deliver less than 15% of promised compounds |
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| February 1, 2011 |
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Top-rated vitamin and supplement brands and merchants on consumer satisfaction for 2011 -- Based on ConsumerLab.com survey of vitamin and supplement users |
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| January 31, 2011 |
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Vitamin D use increased 52% in past two years according to ConsumerLab.com survey of supplement users -- Fish oil continued to surpass multivitamins as most popular supplement and Internet was most common place to buy supplements |
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| January 25, 2011 |
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ConsumerLab.com evaluates quality of potassium supplements and identifies those offering best value |
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| January 11, 2011 |
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Spoilage and labeling errors found with some omega-3 and -6 supplements; Review of evening primrose, flaxseed, borage, and black currant oil supplements |
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| December 14, 2010 |
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DHEA supplements, touted for anti-aging and strength, reviewed by ConsumerLab.com. Testing finds one brand with only 14.7% of labeled amount |
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| December 2, 2010 |
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ConsumerLab.com Finds Lower-priced Resveratrol Supplements Pass Tests While Some Higher-priced brands flunk |
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| November 24, 2010 |
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ConsumerLab.com faults AHPA trade group for misrepresenting quality of valerian supplements |
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| November 10, 2010 |
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Only 22% of valerian herbal sleep supplements selected for review pass tests for quality by ConsumerLab.com |
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| October 26, 2010 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports deficiencies in some B-complex supplements and more caffeine than expected in "shot-sized" B vitamin "energy" drinks |
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| September 28, 2010 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds quality problems with nearly 30% of fish oil supplements reviewed; "Fishy" claims identified -- Softgels and liquids for adults, children and pets tested, including krill oil and algal oil supplements |
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| August 16, 2010 |
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Problems persist with ginseng supplements -- Review by ConsumerLab.com finds 45% of products don't provide full amount of ingredient or are contaminated |
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| July 21, 2010 |
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Tests of "muscle enhancement" supplements show quality problems with some creatine and branched-chain amino acid products -- Review of Muscle Enhancement Supplements published by ConsumerLab.com |
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| June 30, 2010 |
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Echinacea supplements vary widely in ingredients but found clear of contaminants according to ConsumerLab.com -- New review guides consumers through wide range of dosage, species, preparations, and formulas in echinacea products |
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| June 9, 2010 |
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ConsumerLab.com tests "greens" and "whole foods" products; Most offer healthful nutrients, but some found contaminated with heavy metals |
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| May 5, 2010 |
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Tests of protein powders and drinks show some lead contamination but no melamine -- New report covers whey, soy, and rice protein supplements for body building, endurance/recovery, meal-replacment and dieting |
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| April 14, 2010 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports most St. John's wort supplements fail quality tests -- An effective antidepressant herb but heavy metal contamination and low potency are concerns |
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| March 25, 2010 |
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Cholesterol-lowering supplements reviewed by ConsumerLab.com: Many pass quality testing, one fails. Sterol and policosanol products analyzed. Evidence for other cholesterol-lowering ingredients evaluated |
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| March 2, 2010 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds carcinogenic form of chromium in supplements, including those for weight loss -- Reviews published of supplements containing chromium, green tea, 7-keto DHEA and stimulant formulas |
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| February 1, 2010 |
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Top-rated supplement brands and merchants for consumer satisfaction for 2010; Based on ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users |
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| February 1, 2010 |
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Fish oil becomes most popular dietary supplement in ConsumerLab.com survey; Vitamin D and resveratrol use surge |
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| January 20, 2010 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds quality of most CLA supplements for slimming to be high; One brand mislabeled -- Report is first published in series on supplements for weight loss and slimming |
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| December 16, 2009 |
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"Eye health" supplements vary widely in formula but product quality is high according to ConsumerLab.com |
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| December 2, 2009 |
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Tests show many milk thistle supplements low in key component -- Nine of ten products fail ConsumerLab.com testing of herb used in diabetes and liver diseases |
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| November 16, 2009 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds many probiotics don't deliver listed ingredients |
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| October 7, 2009 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds that only two-thirds of alpha-lipoic acid supplements selected for testing pass quality review -- Anti-oxidant supplements helpful to diabetics |
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| September 15, 2009 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds many prostate supplements have correct ingredients, but four fail review -- New report on 19 saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol supplements |
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| August 25, 2009 |
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ConsumerLab.com tests quality of acai berry supplements and beverages -- No contamination found but health benefits remain unproven. Caution urged with laxative formulas and billing schemes. |
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| August 4, 2009 |
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Most vitamin E supplements pass testing, but what seems natural may be synthetic according to ConsumerLab.com -- New review of vitamin E supplements, oils, and creams released today |
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| July 10, 2009 |
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Nine joint health supplements fail ConsumerLab.com quality review -- Lead contamination, missing ingredients and other problems found in supplements for people as well as for dogs, cats and horses; Many others approved |
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| May 19, 2009 |
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Review of Magnesium Supplements by ConsumerLab.com Shows One-Quarter Fail Quality Tests |
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| April 28, 2009 |
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40% of Green Tea and Selenium Products Fail ConsumerLab.com Review of Cancer-Prevention Supplements; Lycopene Supplements Pass |
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| March 31, 2009 |
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ConsumerLab.com Warns of Problems with Multivitamins and Vitamin Water -- Defects Found in Over 30% of Supplements Selected for Testing; Several Popular Children's Multis Exceed Tolerable Limits |
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| March 10, 2009 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports deficiencies in some supplements containing calcium, vitamin D, or vitamin K -- Focus on bone health supplements and new uses for vitamins D and K |
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| February 3, 2009 |
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Survey shows fish oil nearly as popular as multivitamins among supplement users. Most also take calcium and CoQ10 -- ConsumerLab.com publishes 2009 Report on Vitamin & Supplement Users, including top-rated brands and merchants. |
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| January 13, 2009 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports largest test of CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements -- Most supplements provide claimed ingredient, but large variation in dosage and forms may confuse consumers. ConsumerLab.com provides guidance. |
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| December 9, 2008 |
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Tests of zinc supplements by ConsumerLab.com show only some provide dosage proven to shorten colds, reduce eye disease. Lead contamination found in one product. |
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| December 8, 2008 |
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ConsumerLab.com asks USP to adopt safer lead limit for drugs and supplements. Warns that lead contamination may worsen if USP accepts currently proposed allowance. |
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| November 18, 2008 |
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Adulteration Suspected with Some "Memory" Supplements -- Few Ginkgo and Huperzine Supplements Pass ConsumerLab.com Tests; Quality High for Acetyl-L-Carnitine |
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| October 28, 2008 |
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Tests reveal quality problems with vitamin A supplements -- New ConsumerLab.com report focuses on vitamin A, including beta-carotene and cod liver oil |
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| October 2, 2008 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds melatonin supplements range in strength but ingredient quality is high |
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| September 17, 2008 |
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ConsumerLab.com's tests of menopause supplements reveal wide range in strength and quality; mislabeling and contamination discovered -- Soy and red clover isoflavones, black cohosh, and progesterone products tested |
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| August 12, 2008 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds improvements in labeling of nutrition bars but potential pitfalls exist -- New report compares 20 bars, including those for protein, fiber, energy and whole food |
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| August 5, 2008 |
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ConsumerLab.com Find Fifty Fish Oil Supplements Pass Quality Testing -- New Report Helps Consumers Choose Among Pills, Liquids, Foods and Beverages with Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA) |
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| July 1, 2008 |
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Tests of ten red yeast rice supplements by ConsumerLab.com reveal significant statin levels, but some pills contaminated -- Popular cholesterol-lowering supplements compared in new report |
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| May 5, 2008 |
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Some iron supplements short on iron or contaminated according to ConsumerLab.com |
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| April 16, 2008 |
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FDA's investigation of generic antidepresssant called inadequate by ConsumerLab.com and The People's Pharmacy |
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| March 17, 2008 |
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As problems surface, Consumerlab.com and the people's pharmacy ask FDA to disclose differences between generic and original drugs |
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| March 7, 2008 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds most vitamin C supplements pass quality tests but one short on ingredient and some exceed tolerable levels |
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| February 6, 2008 |
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Consumers warned of lead in some turmeric supplements — Highest lead level ever reported by ConsumerLab.com; Lack of active compound also a problem |
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| January 23, 2008 |
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ConsumerLab.com announces brands and merchants rated highest by dietary supplement consumers |
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| January 8, 2008 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds most potassium supplements meet quality standards, but one with only 18% of ingredient — Results for 12 potassium supplements in new review |
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| December 10, 2007 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds improvement in quality of omega-3 and -6 supplements — Results for 22 products made from evening primrose, flaxseed, borage and black currant oils |
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| November 13, 2007 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds some "red wine" supplements deliver less resveratrol than expected; Wide range in dose and price |
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| October 30, 2007 |
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Recently tested magnesium supplements free of lead, but one product missing most of its ingredient according to ConsumerLab.com — First Major Product Review of Potential "Life-Extending" Ingredient |
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| October 12, 2007 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds generic antidepressant behaves differently from original drug. May explain complaints by patients. — Generic drug equality questioned |
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| September 10, 2007 |
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Tests of B-vitamins by ConsumerLab.com finds several short on folic acid — New report covers B-complexes, thiamin, niacin, B-6, B-12, biotin and folic acid supplements |
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| August 20, 2007 |
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ConsumerLab tests products in booming nutrition drink market — most deliver what's promised but extra cholesterol found in some — New report covers drinks and powders for endurance/recovery, body building, meal-replacement and dieting |
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| July 17, 2007 |
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Concerned by weaknesses in FDA's new rules for dietary supplements, ConsumerLab.com acts to "raise the bar on quality" |
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| July 12, 2007 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds lutein & zeaxanthin supplements vary widely in strength but most meet ingredient claims — Right amount of antioxidant may help prevent macular degeneration and improve vision |
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| June 12, 2007 |
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Tests show many milk thistle supplements low in key component — Seven products fail ConsumerLab.com testing of herb used in diabetes and liver diseases |
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| May 15, 2007 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds some alpha lipoic acid supplements come up short — Improper formulation may cause ingredient degradation |
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| April 24, 2007 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports improvement in quality of SAM-e supplements used for osteoarthritis and depression — Recent testing shows quality is up since studies in 2000 and 2003 |
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| April 11, 2007 |
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Many arthritis supplements lack key listed ingredient — ConsumerLab.com finds chondroitin missing or low in eight supplements; Glucosamine and MSM also tested |
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| March 6, 2007 |
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ConsumerLab.com produces series of free online seminars about dietary supplements — First seminar on "joint health" now available |
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| February 15, 2007 |
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ConsumerLab.com survey shows brands and merchants rated highest by dietary supplement users |
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| February 14, 2007 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports on anti-depressant herb — St. John's Wort — Few supplements pass quality testing |
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| January 19, 2007 |
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Consumers warned of problems with multivitamins — ConsumerLab.com uncovers defects in over half of products tested |
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| December 12, 2006 |
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Probiotic supplements grow in popularity but viable bacteria missing in many — ConsumerLab.com cautions consumers to select probiotics carefully and store them properly |
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| November 17, 2006 |
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ConsumerLab.com responds to vitamin industry claim to be "vindicated" in defamation case |
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| November 13, 2006 |
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Tests of "muscle" supplements finds some "weak" products but most contain expected creatine, HMB, or amino acids — Review of muscular enhancement supplements published by ConsumerLab.com |
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| October 20, 2006 |
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ConsumerLab.com report on CoQ10 supplements finds quality high but large range in suggested dosage |
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| October 10, 2006 |
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Care advised with natural cold remedies: ConsumerLab.com finds few products with proper quality and directions — ConsumerLab.com offers advice from tests of echinacea, garlic, ginseng, vitamin C, and zinc supplements |
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| September 19, 2006 |
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DHEA supplements, touted for anti-aging and strength, reviewed by ConsumerLab.com — Testing finds one brand with 215% of the labeled amount |
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| August 15, 2006 |
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Over 70% of herbal sleep supplements fail tests for quality by ConsumerLab.com — Results for 16 valerian products released today |
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| August 1, 2006 |
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ConsumerLab.com evaluates cholesterol-lowering supplements — Test results available for over 90 products; Review of nine popular ingredients |
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| June 22, 2006 |
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What's in a garlic supplement? Consumerlab finds few brands have it right and many mislead |
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| May 24, 2006 |
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Problems persist with ginseng supplements — ConsumerLab.com finds nearly half of products lack ingredient or contaminated |
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| May 18, 2006 |
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Court denies vitamin trade group's motion to stop defamation suit brought by ConsumerLab.com |
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| April 26, 2006 |
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ConsumerLab.com tests cancer-prevention supplements; several contaminated with lead or low in ingredient
— Report available for green tea, selenium, and lycopene supplements |
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| March 29, 2006 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports on 29 popular melatonin sleep supplements |
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| March 13, 2006 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports on supplements for bone health containing calcium and vitamin D— Results posted for 32 supplements for adults and children; One found contaminated with lead |
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| February 6, 2006 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds most prostate supplements have correct ingredients, but three fail testing — Results posted for 22 supplements containing saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol |
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| January 25, 2006 |
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Sexual enhancement supplements analyzed by Consumerlab.com |
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| January 3, 2006 |
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Tests of memory enhancing supplements by ConsumerLab.com reveals lead in some ginkgo |
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| December 5, 2005 |
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Consumerlab.com reaffirms problems with Trimspa X32 |
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| November 15, 2005 |
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Testing by ConsumerLab.com identifies many problems with popular supplements for weight loss, slimming, and blood sugar control |
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| August 31, 2005 |
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ConsumerLab.com testing of alpha lipoic acid supplements from Japan finds no ingredient in one product; Most others meet claims — Japanese consumers urged to research product quality |
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| August 16, 2005 |
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ConsumerLab.com tests potassium supplements — Report now online for sixteen products |
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| July 18, 2005 |
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ConsumerLab.com tests menopause supplements — Alternatives to hormonal therapy — Report available for 38 products including soy and red clover isoflavones, black cohosh, and progesterone creams |
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| July 12, 2005 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds some supplements lower in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids than claimed — Report available for 23 products made from oils of black currant, borage, evening primrose and flax |
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| June 20, 2005 |
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Quality problems widespread among ginseng products sold in Japan. — Nearly two-thirds of products fail ConsumerLab.com testing due to pesticide contamination and missing or substandard ingredients |
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| June 15, 2005 |
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Two magnesium supplements fail testing due to lead contamination. Nineteen others pass. Report now available. |
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| May 10, 2005 |
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ConsumerLab.com begins publishing test reports on Japanese vitamins and supplements — Review of CoQ10 products Now Available Online in Japanese at ConsumerLab.jp. More Reports Scheduled |
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| April 27, 2005 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds quality of most nutrition powders and drinks high, but identifies five protein powders with excess sodium or cholesterol — Report Now Available Online |
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| March 30, 2005 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds most B-vitamins of high quality but three lacking in ingredients — Test Results for 41 Products Reported Along with Information on Use |
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| March 15, 2005 |
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FTC dismisses complaint by vitamin trade group against ConsumerLab.com |
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| March 14, 2005 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports on vitamin C supplements — Test Results for 29 Products Reported Along with Information on Use |
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| February 8, 2005 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports on nutrition bars — Highlights major differences, inaccuracies, and urges consumers to "know your bar" |
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| December 20, 2004 |
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Testing of Alpha-lipoic acid supplements by ConsumerLab.com finds most meet label claims but one with only 15% of ingredient — Antioxidant of potential benefit in diabetes and other conditions |
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| December 14, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds Omega-3 fish oil supplements safer than fish but quality varies among brands — Test of 41 Supplements Finds No Mercury or PCB Contamination, But Some Spoiled or Lacking Claimed Oils |
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| December 14, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com expands testing to Japan — Testing Organization Expands to Help Japanese Consumers Determine Quality of Health and Nutrition Products |
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| August 25, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds not all vitamin E products meet claims — Results for 33 vitamin E supplements and skin products released today |
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| July 26, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports on iron supplements — Wide variety of products pass testing; Consumers advised on proper dose, type of iron to avoid problems |
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| July 7, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds several herbal sleep supplements fail tests for quality — Results for 13 valerian products released today |
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| May 28, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com warns of deceptive campaign by manufacturer of children's vitamin |
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| May 21, 2004 |
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Consumers warned of pitfalls with some multivitamins and vitamin waters — Testing by ConsumerLab.com uncovers problems with many brands |
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| April 27, 2004 |
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New ConsumerLab.com report on St. John's wort highlights benefits and risks of herbal product for depression |
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| April 22, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com shares insights from 2 years of testing supplements for athletic banned substances — Athletes and manufacturers urged to learn how to avoid problems |
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| April 7, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds some zinc supplements low in ingredient and many don't instruct on proper use — Consumers urged to learn more about zinc when using supplements |
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| March 18, 2004 |
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Many echinacea supplements don't meet quality standards according to ConsumerLab.com — Test results of cold-reducing herbal supplements released |
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| March 2, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com survey finds most consumers highly satisfied with supplements; Ratings vary by brand |
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| January 29, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds lutein supplements vary widely in strength but most meet ingredient claims — Right amount of antioxidant compound may reduce risk of blindness |
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| January 13, 2004 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds discrepancies in strength of CoQ10 supplements — Increasingly popular supplement, but health professionals and consumers cautioned to check brands |
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| January 9, 2004 |
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USANA products pass ConsumerLab.com screening for substances banned from Olympics |
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| December 8, 2003 |
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ConsumerLab.com dispels myths about HGH human growth hormone supplements sold widely on Internet |
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| November 18, 2003 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports improvement in quality of SAM-e supplements used for osteoarthritis and depression — But a high priced product found to contain only 30% of label claim |
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| November 2, 2003 |
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Key ingredient missing in some arthritis supplements for people and pets according to ConsumerLab.com — Review of glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM supplements published online today |
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| September 24, 2003 |
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Consumerlab.com finds new forms of creatine prone to problems — Test results of muscular enhancement supplements published online today |
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| August 28, 2003 |
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Some problems persist with ginseng supplements but overall quality improves according to ConsumerLab.com — Test results published online today |
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| July 31, 2003 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds many cholesterol-lowering supplements poorly made — Test results published online today |
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| June 10, 2003 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds lead in coral calcium product; Product also charged with false advertising by FTC — Calcium supplement product review published online today |
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| May 20, 2003 |
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Consumers advised to read labels carefully when selecting herbal supplements for prostate — Saw palmetto product review published online today |
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| April 21, 2003 |
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Low quality ingredient appears widespread among Ginkgo supplements according to ConsumerLab.com; points to challenge for FDA's proposed regulations — Review of memory enhancement supplements released today |
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| January 21, 2003 |
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Acidophilus" and other probiotic supplements gain in popularity but live bacteria missing in many — ConsumerLab.com releases review online today |
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| December 30, 2002 |
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Top quality melatonin products identified by ConsumerLab.com — Hormone supplement used to treat sleep disturbances due to jet travel and other causes |
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| December 10, 2002 |
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Lupus patients cautioned about hormone supplement — ConsumerLab.com releases DHEA testing results online today |
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| October 29, 2002 |
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Enormous variation found in strength of garlic supplements — most popular herb in U.S. — ConsumerLab.com releases results online today |
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| September 24, 2002 |
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Problems found with most sexual enhancement supplements evaluated by ConsumerLab.com — Only 9 of 22 products pass independent review |
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| August 20, 2002 |
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ConsumerLab.com announces screening of supplements for banned substances for the United States Olympic Committee — First products to pass now listed on ConsumerLab.com web site |
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| August 7, 2002 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds some spoilage and inaccuracy among omega-3 and 6 supplements — List released of evening primrose, flaxseed and other GLA/ALA products that passed testing |
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| July 16, 2002 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds lead contamination remains a problem for certain mineral supplements — Lead found in iron, magnesium and, most recently, potassium pills |
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| July 10, 2002 |
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Pharmavite dietary supplements receive ConsumerLab.com approval — Vitamin E, SAM-e, St. John's Wort, Ginkgo and others merit approved quality products ranking |
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| June 25, 2002 |
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ConsumerLab.com reviews radioprotective Iodine pills in response to terrorist threats — Quality of products is high, but local access is poor |
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| May 15, 2002 |
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ConsumerLab.com lists magnesium products that passed testing — Some products fail due to excess magnesium and lead contamination |
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| May 5, 2002 |
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Study finds supplement users avoid prescription drugs due to side effects, not cost — Brands top rated by users also identified in new survey by ConsumerLab.com |
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| April 16, 2002 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds "Breast Enhancement" pills lack evidence of efficacy |
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| April 3, 2002 |
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More than one in five weight loss, slimming and/or diabetes supplements fail ConsumerLab.com evaluation — Problems found in chromium and pyruvate products; CLA products fine |
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| March 6, 2002 |
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Study finds supplement users avoid prescription drugs due to side effects, not cost — Brands top rated by users also identified in new survey by ConsumerLab.com |
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| March 5, 2002 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds nutrition powders & drinks more accurately labeled than nutrition bars, but unapproved food ingredient seen in some |
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| February 8, 2002 |
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Athletic Banned Substances Screening and Certification Program announced by ConsumerLab.com — Tester of supplements to screen for substances banned in Olympics |
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| January 8, 2002 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds most B vitamin supplements contain what they claim, but often exceed safe levels — Consumers cautioned to be aware of side effects with high dose products |
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| November 20, 2001 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds fish oil supplements free of mercury, but 30% lacking in key ingredient — Test results of omega-3 fatty acid (EPA and DHA) products released today |
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| October 30, 2001 |
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Sixty percent of nutrition bars fail to meet claims in ConsumerLab.com tests — "Low Carb" bars often loaded with carbohydrates; excess sodium and saturated fat also found |
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| October 3, 2001 |
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Most iron supplements pass ConsumerLab.com testing — Lead contamination and insufficient iron found in some |
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| August 15, 2001 |
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Problems and ambiguity among alternative estrogen products reported by ConsumerLab.com — Results of soy and red clover isoflavone product testing released online today |
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| July 9, 2001 |
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Many herbal sleep products lack key claimed ingredient — Results of ConsumerLab.com's testing of valerian products released on web today |
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| June 4, 2001 |
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ConsumerLab.com reports test results of arthritis supplement — MSM; Quality found higher than for most supplements, but room for improvement remains |
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| May 7, 2001 |
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Over forty percent of Echinacea products fail ConsumerLab.com review; Inadequate labeling and missing ingredients found common for popular herbal cold remedy |
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| April 10, 2001 |
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Quality of popular herbal anti-depressant found to vary; certain types of St. John's Wort supplements more likely to pass testing |
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| March 27, 2001 |
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ConsumerLab.com expands testing of health products; success of dietary supplement evaluations leads company into broader nutrition field, beginning with popular nutrition bars |
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| March 13, 2001 |
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ConsumerLab.com review of vitamin E supplements finds some insufficiencies and need for clearer labeling; test results released online today |
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| February 14, 2001 |
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Problems found with multivitamins and multiminerals by ConsumerLab.com |
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| January 29, 2001 |
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Some supplements for arthritis may exceed newly released safe intake levels for manganese |
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| November 21, 2000 |
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ConsumerLab.com tests popular supplement for heart failure; CoQ10 test results released online today |
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| September 6, 2000 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds new calcium products of higher quality than many traditional supplements; Test results released online today |
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| August 7, 2000 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds that not all creatine supplements meet label claims; Popular sports supplement test results released online |
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| July 11, 2000 |
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Pesticide contamination found in many Ginseng supplements tested by ConsumerLab.com |
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| May 17, 2000 |
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ConsumerLab.com test of vitamin C products identifies quality control issues and misuse of USP claim. |
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| April 24, 2000 |
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ConsumerLab.com announces first test-based buyer's guide to dietary supplements; Manufacturers encouraged to have products tested for potential inclusion. |
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| March 28, 2000 |
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Only half of SAM-e supplements found to contain proper ingredients and labeling in ConsumerLab.com testing; Product Review of popular anti-depressant published online today. |
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| March 7, 2000 |
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ConsumerLab.com finds many arthritis supplements lacking labeled ingredients; Glucosamine and Chondroitin product review published online today. |
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| January 31, 2000 |
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Quality of prostate supplements get mixed review in ConsumerLab.com study; Saw palmetto product review published online today. |
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| January 24, 2000 |
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Majority of dietary supplements sold in U.S. being tested by ConsumerLab.com in 2000; newest results due January 31 for Saw Palmetto. |
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| December 8, 1999 |
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ConsumerLab.com testing quality of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and Saw Palmetto supplements; web site becoming popular reference for consumers |
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| November 16, 1999 |
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Only three quarters of Ginkgo Biloba supplements contain proper ingredients. ConsumerLab.com posts first of its dietary supplement product tests. |
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| August 5, 1999 |
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ConsumerLab.com initiates independent testing of herbal products and supplements. Certification Seal announced. |
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