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Clinical Update
3/28/2023
BCAAs for Post-surgery Recovery?
Does taking branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) after lower back surgery help with recovery? Find out what a recent study showed in the BCAAs section of our Muscle & Workout Supplements Review.
Also see our Top Picks among BCAA supplements.
Product Review
L-Arginine Supplements Review
Choose the Best L-Arginine Supplement. Find Out Which L-Arginine Supplement Passed CL's Tests.
Product Review
Muscle & Workout Supplements Review (Creatine and Branched-chain Amino Acids)
Do Creatine and BCAAs Really Improve Strength and Recovery?
CL Answer
Which supplements are important after bariatric surgery (i.e., weight loss or stomach-reducing surgery)? Are there any I should avoid?
Find out which supplements may help after weight loss or stomach reducing surgery, including iron and calcium, and which should be avoided.
Clinical Update
11/10/2013
Amino Acids Speed Recovery From Knee Surgery
A study of men and women receiving knee replacement surgery showed that taking essential amino acids (including branched-chain amino acids) twice daily before and after surgery reduced muscle loss and speeded recovery. For details, including dosage, plus our reviews of amino acid supplements, see the updated Muscle Enhancers Review >>
CL Answer
Do vitamin patches, such as for B12 or multivitamins, really work? How about those from PatchMD?
Do vitamin B12 Patches like PatchMD really work? Can you absorb vitamin B12 through patches?
Clinical Update
6/08/2016
Whey Protein Improves Recovery After Hip Fracture Surgery
Whey protein improved strength and the ability to perform certain activities of daily living in older adults who underwent surgery for hip fracture, according to a recent study. Get the details, including dosage, and more about other benefits, in the Protein Powders and Drinks Review >>
CL Answer
I do moderate exercise for about an hour a few times a week. Which supplements might help me, and which should I consider avoiding?
Info on what supplements are best for work out & exercise regimens, including electrolytes, protein, creatine, and BCAAs.
Clinical Update
10/08/2019
Melatonin & Post-Op Delirium
Reduced melatonin levels following surgery have been implicated in the development of post-operative delirium. But does taking melatonin around the time of surgery reduce this risk? Find out in the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
CL Answer
What supplements should I stop taking before surgery?
Info on which supplements to avoid before surgery due to increased risk of bleeding or interference with anesthesia.
CL Answer
OmegaXL Review: Does It Really Work for Joint and Muscle Pain?
Read our in-depth review of OmegaXL to see if it really helps with joint and muscle pain.
CL Answer
Do any supplements help prevent or reduce eye floaters?
Find out eye floaters (vitreous floaters) be treated with supplements like vitamin C, lutein, ginkgo, milk thistle, collagen or hyaluronic acid, or with products such as VitreousHealth.
CL Answer
Do any supplements help prevent or improve cataracts?
Find out which supplements may help with cataracts, including selenium and vitamins A, B1, B3, C, and E.
Clinical Update
9/29/2015
Melatonin Helps Post-Op Sleep
A study found that giving melatonin to women significantly improved their sleep time during the weeks after breast cancer surgery. For details, including our tests of products, see the Melatonin Supplements Review >>
CL Answer
What are the health effects of turkey tail mushroom and is it safe?
Learn about the possible health effects of turkey tail mushroom, including its use as adjuvant treatment for cancer and for boosting immune function, plus get information about possible side effects and find out why ConsumerLab has not yet tested turkey tail products.
CL Answer
Do arnica pills, gels, creams, or sprays reduce bruising, pain, or swelling?
Find out if arnica pills, gels, creams, or sprays can reduce bruising, pain, or swelling, help with varicose veins, or muscle pain after exercise.
CL Answer
What is the best protein supplement for vegetarians and vegans?
Find out which protein supplements for vegetarians and vegans are best, including those made from whey, casein, soy, rice, pea, and hemp. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
CL Answer
Can vitamin C reduce the pain of shingles?
Can taking vitamin C for shingles help reduce pain and post-shingles pain, otherwise known as post-herpetic neuralgia? ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
CL Answer
Do any supplements help treat or reduce the pain of plantar fasciitis (heel pain)?
Plantar fasciitis causing heel pain has, in rare cases, been reported as a symptom of vitamin D deficiency. Other supplements that have been proposed to help include vitamin C, zinc, curcumin (from turmeric), bromelain, collagen and glucosamine. Find out what the evidence shows, and what other treatments may help.
CL Answer
Does collagen taken as a supplement help with arthritis? I'm seeing it in products for joint health.
Learn more about collagen supplements, including evidence from clinical studies on arthritis and muscle strength and safety.
CL Answer
What is graviola? Can it really help fight cancer?
Learn more about graviola, if it can really help fight cancer, and its safety.
Clinical Update
5/04/2024
Thiamin Deficiency After Bariatric Surgery
Having bariatric surgery can lead to vitamin deficiencies in people who do not follow recommended supplementation. This was recently reported in three individuals who developed thiamin deficiency after gastric bypass surgery. Get the details in the Thiamin section of our B Vitamin Supplements Review.
Also see our Top Pick among multivitamins for people who have undergone bariatric surgery and our article about supplements to take or avoid after bariatric surgery.
CL Answer
Are enteric coated supplements better than non-enteric coated ones?
Learn about the pros and cons of enterically coated supplements, including ingredient absorption,safety and price.
Clinical Update
11/11/2024
Best Calcium After Bariatric "Stomach" Surgery?
Is the citrate form of calcium better absorbed than the carbonate form among people with a history of bariatric surgery? Find out what a recent study showed in the ConsumerTips section of our Calcium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for calcium.
Clinical Update
6/01/2022
Too Much B-6 After Stomach Surgery?
People who have had gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or gastric band surgery may be supplementing with too much B-6 after surgery, according to a recent study. Get the details in our updated article about the Best Vitamins to Take After Bariatric Surgery.
Clinical Update
9/27/2016
Probiotic Speeds Recovery From Fracture
A probiotic increased the speed of recovery from bone fracture in older men and women. For details, including dosage, see the "What It Does" section of the Probiotics Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
9/16/2012
Vitamin D Speeds Recovery from Tuberculosis
A study in London found that adding vitamin D to standard antibiotic treatment for tuberculosis significantly reduced inflammation and speeded recovery. The majority of these patients, however, had been extremely deficient in vitamin D. Get the details in the updated Vitamin D Supplements Review. More >>
Clinical Update
9/19/2023
Protein After Hospitalization
Does a protein drink like Ensure Protein help with recovery after hospitalization? See what a study showed in the Recovery section of our Protein Review, which includes our Top Picks among protein powders and drinks.
Clinical Update
1/09/2024
High-Dose Fish Oil for Heart Attack Recovery?
During recovery from heart attack, does high-dose fish oil prevent another heart attack, heart failure, or death? Find out what a recent study showed in the Heart Disease and Stroke section of our Fish Oil Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for fish oil.
Clinical Update
11/13/2025
TB-500 for Injury Recovery
Do supplements containing TB-500 help with injury recovery and are they safe? Find out in our article about BPC-157 and TB-500.
CL Answer
BPC-157 and TB-500: Are These Compounds Safe and Effective Supplements?
Find out about BPC-157 and TB-500, including what they're promoted for and if they're safe.
Clinical Update
10/31/2024
Scurvy After Stomach Surgery
A man developed scurvy (due to vitamin C deficiency) years after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery. Be aware of this and other risk factors for vitamin C deficiency, in the Deficiency section of our Vitamin C Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for vitamin C.
Also see: Which supplements are important after bariatric surgery?
Clinical Update
4/26/2024
Supplements to Avoid Before Surgery?
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.
Clinical Update
6/28/2022
Stop This Supplement Before Surgery?
Should you discontinue taking nattokinase prior to surgery? Find out in our updated CL Answer about supplements you should stop taking before surgery.
Clinical Update
2/22/2023
Bariatric Surgery and Iron
After bariatric ("stomach-reducing") surgery, be aware that iron requirements may significantly increase. Get the details in the What It Does section our Iron Supplements Review.
Also see our article about which supplements are important after bariatric surgery.
Clinical Update
10/08/2019
Caution With Probiotic & Surgery
Use of a popular probiotic around the time of abdominal surgery increased the rate of re-admission to the hospital after surgery, according to a recent study. For details, see the What It Does section of the Probiotic Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for probiotics.
CL Answer
Does red and near infrared light therapy reduce pain, improve skin or cognition, or have other benefits? Is it safe?
Red light and near infrared light therapy devices are promoted for numerous conditions, including acne, fibromyalgia, pain, cognitive function and other uses. Find out if these devices work and if they are safe.
Clinical Update
11/18/2022
Herbal Laxatives – Tell Your Doctor
If you’ve been regularly using herbal laxatives, be sure that your doctor knows prior to a colonoscopy or abdominal surgery. Find out why in our article about supplements and surgery.
Clinical Update
2/27/2024
Melatonin After Surgery?
Does taking melatonin improve sleep among people who’ve just had surgery? Find out what a recent study showed in the Before and After Medical Procedures section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
6/28/2022
B-12 Deficiency & Stomach Surgery
Many people who have had bariatric (stomach-reducing) surgery need to supplement with B-12 and other B vitamins. Find out what happened to such a person who discontinued supplementation in the Vitamin B-12 section of our B Vitamin Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
9/19/2024
Melatonin After Surgery?
Did taking melatonin improve sleep, reduce pain, or improve shoulder function after rotator cuff surgery? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
8/05/2025
Whey Protein After Surgery for Weight?
Does taking whey protein after gastric bypass surgery help reduce weight or preserve muscle mass? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Protein Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for whey protein.
Clinical Update
1/18/2022
Curcumin After Knee Surgery?
Does supplementing with curcumin after knee surgery reduce pain? See what a recent study found in the Osteoarthritis section of the Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review. Also see our Top Picks for curcumin and turmeric.
Clinical Update
1/27/2021
Curcumin for Reducing Muscle Soreness?
Can taking curcumin (from turmeric) reduce muscle soreness related to exercise – and does it enhance muscle strengthening from exercise? See what a new study found in the Muscle Soreness and Recovery section of the Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices Review. Also see our Top Picks for turmeric/curcumin.
Clinical Update
2/11/2015
Iron After Blood Donation
A new study showed that iron supplementation speeds the recovery of hemoglobin levels by several weeks after blood donation and suggests that the current time between donations may be too short. For details, as well as our tests of iron supplements, see the Iron Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
8/17/2019
Do Probiotics Help With Bone Facture?
Can taking a probiotic improve recovery from bone fracture in older people? See what a recent study found in the Bone Density and Fractures section of the Probiotic Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for probiotics.
Clinical Update
12/22/2018
Curcumin for Muscle Soreness
Does curcumin reduce muscle inflammation or soreness from intense exercise? Find out what recent studies have shown in the Muscle Soreness and Recovery After Exercise section of the Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices Review. (Also see our Top Picks among products.)
Clinical Update
3/17/2018
L-Arginine for Workouts?
A recent study assessed whether taking L-Arginine before a high-intensity workout decreased muscle soreness after the workout. Get the results and more details in the Exercise Endurance and Recovery section of the L-Arginine Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Picks among products).
Clinical Update
6/15/2019
Tart Cherry for Soreness After Exercise?
Can tart cherry juice improve muscle recovery and reduce soreness after exercise? See what a new study found in our update to the question: What are the benefits of tart cherry juice?
Clinical Update
9/23/2025
Magnesium Gel for Exercise Recovery?
Does magnesium gel applied before and after exercise reduce muscle soreness and prevent short-term strength loss? Find out what a recent study showed in the Butters, Creams, Sprays, & Oils section of our Magnesium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among magnesium supplements.
Clinical Update
6/27/2023
Does Omega XL Work?
We’ve updated our article about this supplement widely promoted for joint health and muscle recovery. See our updated information about Omega XL.
Clinical Update
2/20/2025
Ashwagandha for Physical Performance?
Does taking ashwagandha improve strength, physical performance, or recovery in athletes? Find out what a recent study showed in the Physical performance section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
3/10/2025
Magnesium's Effect on Exercise
Taking magnesium may negatively affect exercise performance among people already with adequate levels, according to a recent study. Get the details in the Physical performance & exercise recovery section of our Magnesium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for magnesium.
Clinical Update
2/22/2023
Turmeric for Knee Pain?
Did a turmeric extract without curcumin relieve knee pain following stair climbing exercise? Find out what a recent study showed in the Muscle Soreness and Recovery After Exercise section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among turmeric and curcumin supplements.
Clinical Update
3/21/2023
Acai for Exercise Recovery?
Did taking an acai supplement reduce muscle fatigue and soreness after exercise? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Acai Berry Supplements & Beverages Review.
Also see: Do any supplements, foods, or oils help reduce muscle pain, muscle cramps, or nighttime leg cramps?
Clinical Update
6/17/2022
Travel Requirements Updated
The CDC no longer requires that travelers show a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight into the U.S. Get the details about what is still recommended in the Travel section of our article about COVID vaccines.
Recalls & Warnings
September 25, 2025
StellaLife Warned by FDA for “Homeopathic” Rinses and Oral Care Products
On September 5, 2025, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Stellalife, Inc.
Clinical Update
12/20/2020
Melatonin for Anxiety?
Can taking melatonin reduce anxiety before surgery? Find out what a recent analysis of studies showed in the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also, see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
9/05/2015
Melatonin for Anxiety Before Medical Procedures?
Some studies in men and women show that melatonin can reduce anxiety before surgery. A recent study in children found it can also reduce the anxiety and pain associated with blood tests. For details, including dosage, evidence for other uses of melatonin, and our tests of popular products, see the Melatonin Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
10/05/2018
Amino Acids After Knee Replacement?
Does taking amino acids after knee replacement surgery help maintain muscle volume, mobility, and strength? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of the Muscle & Workout Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Picks in this category).
Clinical Update
8/04/2020
Ubiquinol & Heart Surgery
Ubiquinol (the active form of CoQ10) can have a beneficial effect on ailing hearts, but can taking it protect the heart around the time of aortic valve replacement? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of the CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for Ubiquinol and CoQ10.
Clinical Update
5/19/2025
Manuka Honey for Throat Pain?
Did taking manuka honey for one week after tonsil removal surgery reduce pain or need for pain medication? Find out what a recent study showed in the Throat section of our Manuka Honey Review, which includes our Top Picks for manuka honey.
Clinical Update
5/20/2025
B-12 Deficiency
There are many possible causes of B-12 deficiency and a wide range of symptoms. A recent highlights the diverse symptoms in a man who underwent stomach surgery. Learn more in the B-12 section of our B Vitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for vitamin B-12 and other B vitamin supplements.
Clinical Update
6/21/2022
Garlic & Bleeding Risk
How much garlic does it take to increase the risk of bleeding? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Garlic Supplements Review.
Also see our article about supplements that should be avoided before surgery.
Clinical Update
7/06/2022
Cinnamon & Bleeding Risk
Regularly consuming large amounts of cinnamon may increase the risk of bleeding after surgery, as was recently reported. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Cinnamon Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
10/06/2013
Vitamin D for Post-Menopausal Women
A study compared the effects of low-dose and high-dose vitamin D on bone mineral density in post-menopausal women who were also supplemented with calcium. Both dosages helped prevent loss of bone mineral density, but the higher dose was less efficient in reducing bone turnover, i.e., bone loss, contrary to what the researchers expected. For details, including dosage, see the updated Vitamin D Supplements Review>>
Clinical Update
4/19/2019
CBD for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Can moderate doses of CBD help people with post-traumatic stress disorder? See the latest clinical findings in the What It Does section of the CBD Oil and Hemp Extract Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for formulations of CBD.
Clinical Update
7/08/2022
Supplement for Post-COVID Fatigue?
Did supplementing with oxaloacetate reduce symptoms in people with post-COVID fatigue in a recent study? Find out in the Strategies for managing long COVID section of our article about How to Take Care of Yourself After You’ve Had COVID-19.
Clinical Update
9/26/2023
Creatine for Post-COVID Fatigue?
Does supplementing with creatine reduce fatigue or other symptoms in people with post-COVID fatigue syndrome? Find out what a recent study showed in the Creatine - What It Does section of our Muscle & Workout Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for creatine.
Also see: How Should You Take Care of Yourself After You’ve Had COVID-19?
News Release
June 08, 2023
Best Muscle and Workout Supplements With Creatine or BCAAs, According to ConsumerLab Tests
White Plains, New York, June 8, 2023 — Creatine supplements are promoted to increase muscle size, strength, and endurance, while supplements with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are promoted to improve exercise recovery.
News Release
July 20, 2022
Best Electrolyte Drinks for Hydration? Note: Some Contain 20 Times More Sodium Than Others
White Plains, New York, July 20, 2022 — It's important to stay well hydrated, and electrolyte products can help.
News Release
January 15, 2014
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
White Plains, New York, January 15, 2014 — Athletes often turn to supplements such as creatine and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) to enhance muscle strength and recovery. These supplements may also benefit people with muscular diseases and those recovering from knee surgery.
News Release
October 26, 2010
ConsumerLab.com reports deficiencies in some B-complex supplements and more caffeine than expected in "shot-sized" B vitamin "energy" drinks
White Plains, New York — October 26, 2010 — Tests of B vitamin supplements, including B-complexes and shot-sized energy drinks, revealed problems with the quality of 4 out of 18 products selected for review by independent testing organization ConsumerLab.com.
News Release
May 05, 2010
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
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — MAY 5, 2010 — New tests by ConsumerLab.com found most protein powders, shakes and drinks to meet their nutrient claims, but two products were contaminated with lead (6 to 18 mcg per day) and a third product contained four extra grams of sugar.
News Release
August 20, 2007
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
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — AUGUST 20, 2007 — A new report from ConsumerLab.com finds most nutrition powders, shakes and drinks meet their nutrient claims, but three products — two sports drinks and a meal supplement — contained more cholesterol than claimed.
Recalls & Warnings
November 30, 2023
Discover Health, LLC Warned for Promoting CBD Products for Cancer, Epilepsy, & More
On November 16, 2023, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Discover Health, LLC d/b/a Discover CBD and Strain Snobs following a review of the company’s websites that found statements about the company’s Active CBD Oil – Full Spectrum Distillate Cartridge, Active CBD Oil – ...
News Release
November 16, 1999
Only three quarters of Ginkgo Biloba supplements contain proper ingredients. ConsumerLab.com posts first of its dietary supplement product tests.
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 16, 1999 — Consumers have a one out of four chance of buying a Ginkgo Biloba product that may not deliver the ingredients they are seeking. This is the finding of an independent analysis of products conducted by ConsumerLab.
Recalls & Warnings
May 27, 2025
Lactoferrin Supplement Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk
On April 25, 2025, My Life Inc recalled 65 bottles of Lactoferrin as Apolactoferrin 60 vegetarian capsules, 300 mg per serving which were sold in the U.S. because they contain undeclared milk.
Recalls & Warnings
May 22, 2023
Nature’s Energy Children’s Colostrum Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk
On May 18, 2023, Nature’s Energy issued a recall of six lots of Children’s Chewable Colostrum products due to undeclared milk.
Recalls & Warnings
March 22, 2023
Of Concern: The Daily Post and Hiya
White Plains, New York, March 22, 2023 — An "advertorial" for Hiya Kids Daily Multivitamin appearing on the website "The Daily Post" provided misinformation and suggested that ConsumerLab.com recommended this product, which is completely false.
Recalls & Warnings
July 14, 2022
FDA Warns Company Selling Supplements with Dangerous Steroid-like Substances
On July 6, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Elite Supplement Center LLC and Elite Supplement Training Facility LLC for selling the following products labeled as containing steroid-like substances known as selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs), which are not permitted in dietary ...
Recalls & Warnings
April 24, 2023
Terry Naturally and EuroMedica B Vitamins Recalled Due to Allergen Risk
On April 21, 2023, EuroPharma, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of 4 lots of its Terry Naturally BioActive Vitamin B 60 count and 3 lots of its EuroMedica Active B Complex 60 count products due to undeclared milk. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Recalls & Warnings
January 04, 2014
Beware of Supplements Claiming to Treat Brain Injury, FDA Warns
On December 31, 2013, the FDA warned consumers to avoid dietary supplements promoted to prevent, treat or cure concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
Recalls & Warnings
October 08, 2015
FDA Warns Seller of Omega-3 "Concussion" Supplement for Drug Claims
On October 1, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to MPH Nutrition, LLC, following a review of the company's website which found statements made about Re:Mind Recover, a supplement promoted for recovery from concussions, to be drug claims which are not permitted for supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
September 25, 2012
Whey Protein Supplements Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens
On September 21, 2012, Maine Natural Health, which also sells supplements under the brand name Stronger Faster Healthier, issued a recall of several Whey Protein Concentrate products because the labels do not list the allergens milk, shellfish and coconut.
Recalls & Warnings
December 01, 2021
FDA Warns Seller of Saffron Supplements
On November 18th, 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter to Saffron Health Sciences following a review of the company's website, social media, and Amazon product listings, which found statements made about the company's products Crocin Rich, Crocin Rich II, and Crocin Rich ...
Recalls & Warnings
December 15, 2020
Mushroom Supplement Seller Warned for Drug Claims
On December 4, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Desert Alchemist LLC following a review of the company's website, social media, and Etsy.com store (www.etsy.
Recalls & Warnings
December 15, 2020
FDA Warns Seller of Evening Primrose Oil and Beta Glucan
On December 2, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Smoky Mountain Naturals, LLC following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about the company's products Evening Primrose Oil and Beta Glucan to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
July 28, 2020
Iron Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen
Between July 23 and 24, 2020, two companies issued recalls of iron supplements because they may contain undeclared milk.
Recalls & Warnings
April 09, 2018
Muscle and Recovery Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk
On April 6, 2018, AdvoCare International issued a recall of two lots of Muscle Strength and four lots of Nighttime Recovery dietary supplements because they may contain undeclared milk.
Recalls & Warnings
March 05, 2020
Protein Powder Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk
On March 3, 2020, New Capstone, Inc. issued a recall of ReStructure Vanilla Protein Powder because it may contain undeclared milk.
Recalls & Warnings
December 26, 2017
Seller of Fish Oil, Vitamin D, Whey Protein and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On December 19, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Maine Natural Health, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
January 30, 2013
Seller of Omega-3 and Emu Oil Supplements Warned For Drug Claims, Misbranding
On November 19, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Emu Products & Management, Inc. after a review of the company's website found statements that promoted the dietary supplements Multi-Omega Gel Caps, Recovery Gel Caps, ARP Gel Caps and the topical skin products Extreme Cryo Gel, F.A.C.E.
Recalls & Warnings
September 10, 2012
Maker of Concussion Recovery Supplement Warned For Making Drug Claims
On August 28, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Trinity Sports Group, Inc. after a review of the company's websites found statements about Neuro Impact Concussion Response Formula constituted drug claims not permitted on supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
September 13, 2013
Metagenics Warned For Misbranding of Medical Foods and Drug Claims
On August 13, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Metagenics, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
March 10, 2015
Maker of Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, B Vitamins and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On January 8, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Complete H2O Minerals, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Sulfur Concentrate, Copper, Extra Strength Copper, Extra Strength Magnesium, Extra Strength Zinc, Platinum, Gold, Indium, Molybdenum, ...
Recalls & Warnings
June 27, 2017
Seller of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Cinnamon Supplements and More Warned For Manufacturing Violations
On May 1, 2017 the FDA issued a warning letter to Nature's Vision, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
October 05, 2019
Advocare to Pay $150 Million to Settle Charges of Operating a Pyramid Scheme
AdvoCare International, the marketing company that sells Spark energy drink, as well as other nutrition products and supplements, has agreed to settle FTC charges that it operated an illegal pyramid scheme.
Recalls & Warnings
November 28, 2014
Seller of Herbal Extracts Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On November 3, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Avena Botanicals, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
July 06, 2018
Prescript-Assist Probiotic Recall Expanded
On July 6, 2018, LL's Magnetic Clay, Inc., expanded its original recall of Prescript-Assist, a "broad spectrum probiotic and prebiotic" supplement, because it may contain undeclared almonds, crustaceans, dairy, casein, eggs, and peanuts.
Recalls & Warnings
June 29, 2018
Prescript-Assist Probiotic Recalled
On June 29, 2018, LL's Magnetic Clay, Inc., issued a recall of certain lots of Prescript-Assist, a "broad spectrum probiotic and prebiotic" supplement, because they may contain undeclared almonds, crustaceans, dairy, casein, eggs, and peanuts.
Recalls & Warnings
February 04, 2013
Protein Supplement Recalled Due To Undeclared Soy and Milk
On January 30, 2013, R-Kane Products, Inc. issued a recall of Z PRO HIGH PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT after an FDA inspection found the potential allergens soy and milk were not listed on individual packet labels of the supplement.
Recalls & Warnings
December 02, 2005
Steroids Detected In Supplement
On November 30, 2005, The Washington Post reported that a dietary supplement marketed to fitness and health enthusiasts on the Internet and in body-building shops contains anabolic steroids, according to a prominent researcher.
Recalls & Warnings
April 29, 2010
Vitamin D Overload in Supplement Sickens Users
On April 28, 2010, the New York Post reported that Gary Null, a nutrition promoter, was apparently sickened by his own product, Gary Null's Ultimate Power Meal, due to a manufacturing error that caused an excessive amount of vitamin D to occur in the product.
Recalls & Warnings
August 03, 2018
Vanilla Almond Breeze Almond Milk Recalled
On August 2, 2018, HP Hood LLC issued a recall of half-gallon (1.89 L) cartons of refridgerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk because the product may contain milk, an allergen not listed on the label.
Recalls & Warnings
August 04, 2015
Whey, Casein and Colostrum Products Recalled
On August 3, 2015, Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of certain Just Be Natural (JBN) and Gifted Nutrition powders containing whey concentrate, whey isolate, casein, and colostrum because they contain undeclared milk.
Recalls & Warnings
April 29, 2014
Seller of B Vitamins, CoQ10, Amino Acids and Other Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On April 1, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Bio-Recovery, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
February 13, 2014
Maker of Cholesterol and Workout Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims and Unapproved Ingredient
On January 31, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Exclusive Supplements Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
January 04, 2014
Smoking Cessation and Anti-Inflammatory Supplements Contain Unapproved Ingredient
On December 13, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Star Scientific, Inc. after the agency noted that the company's smoking cessation supplement CigRx and anti-inflammatory supplement Anatabloc contain anatabine, a chemical not currently allowed in dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
November 18, 2015
Seller of "Hangover" Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations & Drug Claims
On September 17, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Life Support Development Ltd, following a facility inspection which found the company's product, including Life Support Hangover Relief to be adulterated because they prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 05, 2003
FDA Reports False Claims by Maker of HGH Supplement
On April 30, 2003, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Nature's Youth, LLC, of Centerville, Mass., has completed its voluntarily destruction of approximately 5700 boxes (each containing a 30-day supply) of its misbranded product, "Nature's Youth hGH.
Recalls & Warnings
January 27, 2003
FTC Charges Dr. Clark and Related Companies with Making Unsubstantiated Health Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has charged a Switzerland-based company and its U.S. counterpart with making numerous unsubstantiated efficacy claims for a variety of dietary supplements and devices that they sell on the Internet.
Recalls & Warnings
June 15, 2003
FTC Alleges "Heartbar" Made Deceptive Claims About Effectiveness
On June 12, 2003, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Unither Pharma, Inc. and United Therapeutics Corporation have agreed to settle FTC charges that they made deceptive claims in advertising for their HeartBar product.
Recalls & Warnings
November 28, 2017
Seven Arrested for Selling Fake Olive Oil in Greece
On November 26, 2017, Greek police arrested and charged seven individuals for fraudulently selling large quantities of sunflower oil as olive oil, as reported in the National Post.
Recalls & Warnings
February 13, 2019
Supplements Promoted for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Sell "False Hope," Warns FDA
On February 11, 2019, the FDA warned consumers to beware supplements promoted to prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Recalls & Warnings
April 19, 2007
Recall of Another Sex Enhancement Supplement
On April 17, 2007 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website posted an announcement that Jen-On Herbal Science International, Inc. is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company's supplement product sold under the name H S Joy of Love. Jen-On Herbal Science International, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
March 30, 2011
More Protein Supplements Recalled for Salmonella Risk
On March 29, the U.S.
