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Nitric Oxide Supplements (Bodybuilding and Athletic Performance) Review Article
Do Nitric Oxide Supplements Really Work? Find Out If Nitric Oxide Supplements Really Build Muscle or Improve Performance.
Product Review
Muscle & Workout Supplements Review (Creatine and Branched-chain Amino Acids)
Do Creatine and BCAAs Really Improve Strength and Recovery?
Product Review
Electrolytes & Sports Drinks Review
See Which Sports Drinks, Powders, and Pills Deliver the Right Electrolytes
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.
CL Answer
Does coconut water help re-hydrate as well as sports drinks?
Find out how coconut water compares to sports drinks, including rehydration and possible side effects.
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.
CL Answer
Energy Gels: What Are They Used For and Do They Contain Their Labeled Ingredients?
Energy gels are a convenient on-the-go carbohydrate source, but some products may not contain the amount of carbohydrates stated on the label.
CL Answer
What are the health benefits of D-ribose and is it safe?
Find out if D-ribose supplementation is beneficial for heart failure, exercise performance, and fibromyalgia and learn if it is safe.
Clinical Update
3/09/2026
Antioxidants in Sports: Helpful or Harmful?
Some antioxidants may be helpful in sports, while others may blunt exercise benefits. See what an expert panel concluded in our article about antioxidants.
Clinical Update
3/26/2026
Coconut Water vs Sports Drink: Which Rehydrates Better?
Is coconut water better than Gatorade or flavored water to rehydrate after a tough workout? A recent study may surprise you. Get the details in our Coconut Water Review, which includes our Top Pick among coconut waters.
Product Update
4/13/2026
Electrolyte Labels Miss the Mark
Many electrolyte powders don’t match what’s listed on the label. See which products over- or under- deliver on sodium, magnesium, and potassium in our Electrolyte & Sports Drinks Review, which includes our Top Picks among electrolyte powders, pills, and drinks.
Clinical Update
12/09/2012
Extra Protein Improves Strength
Whether you are trying to add muscle or just maintain it, a new report suggests that additional protein leads to further gains from resistance-type training. The analysis of 22 clinical studies shows that both young and old individuals who received additional protein from supplements or high-protein foods experienced significantly greater increases in muscle mass and strength than those not getting additional protein. Get the details, as well as our tests and reviews of protein powders and drinks, in the updated Protein Powders and Drinks Review (Including Sports, Nutrition, and Diet Products). More >>
Clinical Update
4/20/2016
Diabetes Cured With Low Cal Diet
A recent study found that type 2 diabetes was reversed in 40% of people who followed an 8-week, very low calorie diet consisting mainly of a diet shake. Get details about the study in the "What It Does" section of the Protein Powders and Drinks Review – for Body Building, Sports & Dieting >>
Clinical Update
8/03/2019
Coconut Oil In Coffee?
Does adding coconut oil to caffeinated coffee boost physical performance? Find out what a recent study showed in the Sports Performance section of the Coconut Oil and MCT Oil Review. Also see our Top Picks among tested coconut and MCT oils.
News Release
April 25, 2019
Best Coconut Water? ConsumerLab Tests Popular Products, Reveals Top Pick
White Plains, New York, April 25, 2019 — Coconut water is often promoted as a healthy way to stay hydrated and a natural alternative to sports drinks.
News Release
January 03, 2019
ConsumerLab Tests Reveal the Best Protein Powders, Shakes and Drinks -- 20% of Protein Powders and Drinks Fail CL's Tests of Quality
White Plains, New York, January 3, 2019 — Combined with resistance exercise, protein supplements can help athletes build muscle and older people prevent muscle loss. They can also help people with diabetes maintain blood sugar levels when consumed as part of a low-calorie diet.
News Release
August 04, 2011
Some coconut waters don't deliver on promises according to ConsumerLab.com
White Plains, New York — August 4, 2011 — Coconut water—the natural juice from green coconuts— is often touted as a natural alternative to sports drinks. But does it really deliver? "It depends on the brand," says ConsumerLab.com President, Tod Cooperman, M.D. ConsumerLab.
Recalls & Warnings
July 24, 2025
Warning: Hidden Dangers in Some Eria Jarensis Sports Supplements
Be aware that sports, energy, focus, and workout supplements that list the botanical ingredient "Eria jarensis" on the label may not be accurately labeled and contain undeclared stimulants or excessive caffeine, according to a recent study.
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.
News Release
November 13, 2006
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
WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK — MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2006 — Bodybuilders and athletes often turn to supplements to enhance muscle size and strength.
News Release
March 30, 2005
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
WHITE PLAINS, NY — MARCH 30, 2005 — ConsumerLab.com reported test results today for B vitamin supplements that it recently purchased in the U.S. and Canada.
News Release
August 07, 2000
ConsumerLab.com finds that not all creatine supplements meet label claims; Popular sports supplement test results released online
WHITE PLAINS, NY, August 7, 2000 — ConsumerLab.com today released results of its 8th Product Review, focusing on creatine monohydrate dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
September 28, 2022
FDA Warns Muscle Sports for Joint Health, Immune & Workout Supplement, Vitamin C, Elderberry, and Other Claims
On September 23, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Muscle Sports Products, LLC following inspection of the company’s websites which found statements about company products, including Join Revolution Capsules, IMMUNITY + Powder, Rhino Rampage PUMPED Capsules, Attack Pre-Workout ...
Recalls & Warnings
February 22, 2021
Canadian Creatine Recalled for Dangerous Levels of Vitamin D
On February 21, 2021, the Canadian company Genex Nutraceuticals recalled one lot of Perfect Sports Core Series Pure Creatine (also known as Creatine Powder) because it "contains vitamin D that is not listed on the label, at dangerous levels.
Recalls & Warnings
March 26, 2021
Nine Banned Stimulants Found in Workout, Weight Loss Supplements
Recent analysis of 17 brands of sports/energy and weight loss supplements sold in the U.S. found nine prohibited stimulants formulated into eight different combinations, and none of these combinations have been studied in people.
Recalls & Warnings
June 23, 2020
BioPure Healing Products Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On June 17, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to BHP Holdings Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
July 11, 2011
Use of "Sports Drinks" and "Energy Drinks" Discouraged by Pediatric Group
A report from the American Academy of Pediatrics outlines how sports and energy drinks are being misused and provides guidance to decrease or eliminate consumption by children and adolescents.
Recalls & Warnings
November 01, 2013
Protein Shakes Containing Prescription Drug Pose Serious Health Risk
On November 1, 2013, Health Canada warned consumers that Vega One Vanilla Chai (sizes 437g and 874g) and Vega Sport Performance Chocolate nutritional shakes, by Sequel Naturals Ltd., have been found to contain the prescription antibiotic chloramphenicol.
Recalls & Warnings
June 14, 2013
Protein And Nutrition Bars Recalled Due To Undeclared Milk Allergen
On June 13, 2013, the U.S. FDA alerted consumers that Sequel Naturals Ltd., dba Vega, issued a voluntary recall of a variety of Vega One and Vega Sport protein bars because the bars contain undeclared milk.
Recalls & Warnings
June 07, 2013
Nutrition Bars Recalled Due To Undeclared Milk Allergen
On June 6, 2013, Sequel Naturals Ltd. issued a recall of Vega sports, nutrition and energy bars because they contain undeclared milk. Consumption of these bars can cause serious or life-threatening reactions in people with an allergy to milk.
Recalls & Warnings
April 26, 2015
FDA Identifies More Products Listing Synthetic Amphetamine
On April 22, 2015, the FDA issued warning letters to sellers of weight loss and workout supplements that list a synthetic, amphetamine-like compound called beta- methylphenylethylamine (BMPEA) on product labels.
Recalls & Warnings
January 24, 2020
Fat-Burning, Energy Supplement Linked to Heart Trouble
A 33-year-old woman in Australia developed cardiac ischemia (a lack of blood flow to the heart) after taking the "fat burning" supplement Alpha Lean-7, according to a recent report in the Journal of Sports Sciences.
Recalls & Warnings
November 21, 2012
Maker of Probiotic and Sports Drinks Warned For Manufacturing Violations
On November 6, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to CocoKefir, LLC stating that the company's Tula's CocoKefir, Tula's Citrus CocoKefir, and Tula's Apple Cinnamon CocoKefir have been prepared, packed or held under conditions which violate Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Recalls & Warnings
February 13, 2018
American College of Sports Medicine Warns of Energy Drink Dangers
A new statement released by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) highlights the dangers of energy drinks when consumed by children and adolescents, and calls for more studies on the safety and efficacy energy drinks.
Recalls & Warnings
November 17, 2009
Steroids Found in More Body Building Supplements
On November 17, 2009, the U.S.
Recalls & Warnings
April 08, 2015
Does Your Weight Loss or Sports Supplement Contain Synthetic Amphetamine?
A study published on April 7, 2015, reported that among 21 weight loss, sports and cognitive enhancement supplements labeled as containing the plant extract Acacia rigidula, more than half were found to contain a synthetic, amphetamine-like compound called beta- methylphenylethylamine ...
Recalls & Warnings
August 09, 2012
FDA Warns Sports Nutrition Manufacturer of GMP Violations
On June 26, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Parrillo Performance subsequent to a manufacturing and packing facility inspection which found Parrillo products to be adulterated due to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) violations.
Recalls & Warnings
October 28, 2015
GNC Accused of Selling Supplements with Unlawful Ingredients
On October 22, 2015, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit against supplement retailer GNC, alleging that the company sold products that were adulterated with BMPEA and picamilon, which are not lawful dietary supplement ingredients.
Recalls & Warnings
July 26, 2013
Safety of Certain Weight Loss and Bodybuilding Supplements Called Into Question
On July 25, 2013, USA Today reported that several supplements, including weight loss, body building and sports nutrition supplements, have come under scrutiny after being found to contain illegal ingredients, or were associated with failed drug tests and adverse events.
Recalls & Warnings
October 16, 2013
Methamphetamine-Like Compound Found In Popular Workout Supplement
A study published on October 14, 2013 (Cohen, Drug Test Analysis 2013) reports that the popular pre-workout energy supplement Craze (Driven Sports) has been found to contain the banned methamphetamine — like compound, N, á-diethylphenylethylamine.
Recalls & Warnings
April 11, 2013
Glutathione Supplement Maker Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On April 5, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to The Glutathione Corporation following a facility inspection which found the company's supplements, including Ultrathione 500 Glutathione, Ultrathione 1000 Sports Pack, Ultrathione Performance, Ultrathione Extreme Performance, Ultrathione Health ...
Recalls & Warnings
April 18, 2014
FDA Questions Ingredient in Workout Supplement
On April 4, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Driven Sports Inc., following a label review which found the company's workout supplement, CRAZE, to be adulterated because it contains the new dietary ingredient Dendrobex.
Recalls & Warnings
March 28, 2017
Yogurt Peanut Crunch Bars Recalled Due to E. Coli Risk
On March 23, 2017, Pro Sports Club of Bellevue, WA issued a recall of 36,957 20/20 Life Styles Yogurt Peanut Crunch bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7.
Recalls & Warnings
April 08, 2016
Large Doses of Stimulant Methylsynephrine Found In Weight Loss Supplements
Amounts of methylsynephrine found in some supplements exceed prescription dosages, according to new study published in Drug Testing and Analysis.
Recalls & Warnings
April 06, 2016
FDA Warns of Stimulant Methylsynephrine In Supplements
On March 31, 2016, the FDA issued warning letters to seven companies selling products containing methylsynephrine (also called p-hydroxyephedrine or Oxilofrine), a stimulant drug which is not permitted in dietary supplements in the U.S.
Recalls & Warnings
May 29, 2018
FDA Warns Seller of "Aromatase Inhibitor" Supplement
On May 18, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Performance Nutrition Formulators LLC d.b.a. VMI Sports because its product Arimistane contains Androsta-3,5-Diene-7,17-Dione, an ingredient that the FDA considers to be a new drug and not a dietary supplement ingredient.
Recalls & Warnings
August 07, 2011
Performance Enhancing Ingredient, DMAA, Not Really from Geraniums, Putting Its Use in Supplements in Doubt
On July 29, 2011, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) announced a new requirement that products containing the sports performance enhancing compound DMAA (also known as 1,3-dimethlypentlyamine, 1,3 dimethylamylamine, methylhexanamine, or MHA), not be labeled as geranium oil or any part ...
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
July 29, 2009
FDA Warns Against Body Building Supplements with Steroid-like Compounds
On July 28, 2009, the U.S. FDA notified the public about new safety information concerning products marketed for body building and increasing muscle mass.
Recalls & Warnings
October 07, 2011
Recall of Whey Protein Powders Due to Allergens
On October 6, 2010 the FDA posted a recall notice from Prolab Nutrition Inc. (dated September 30) indicating that some of its PROLAB protein powders are being recalled as they may contain undeclared milk, wheat and gluten allergens.
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
November 01, 2017
FDA Warns Sellers of Bodybuilding Supplements Containing Steroid-Like Substances
On October 23, 2017, the FDA issued warning letters to three supplement distributors because several of their bodybuilding products contain selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs).
Recalls & Warnings
February 14, 2013
Protein Drink Recalled Due To Bacterial Contamination
On December 21, 2012, NBTY issued a voluntary recall of PURE PROTEIN PROTEIN SHOT 25g PROTEIN, GRAPE Flavor PROTEIN DRINK 2.9 fl. Oz. (Manufactured by Worldwide Sport Nutritional Supplements, Inc.) due to potential bacterial contamination.
