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What is Pycnogenol, does it work, and is it the same as other pine bark extracts?
Learn more about Pycnogenol, including evidence from clinical studies on blood clots, osteoarthritis, cognition, vision, tinnitus, and the skin and safety.
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What is acrylamide? Is it true that coffee and cocoa contain this toxin?
Find out what acrylamide is, how much is found in coffee and cocoa, and how you can minimize your intake of acrylamide.
News Release
April 30, 2026
Best Protein Powders & Shakes? ConsumerLab Finds 29% Have Inaccurate Labels
White Plains, NY, April 30, 2026 — Protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes are a convenient way to get more protein, but new testing by ConsumerLab.com shows that some consumers may also get more cholesterol, sodium, or sugar than they bargained for.
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Himalayan and Sea Salts: Health Benefits, Toxic Metals, & Microplastics
Himalayan salt health benefits, along with other gourmet salts like Hawaiian and Mediterranean. Info including what's in them and their safety.
Clinical Update
3/14/2021
Fibromyalgia Supplement?
Pycnogenol (French pine bark extract) was recently reported to reduce muscle pain and fatigue in people with fibromyalgia, but how strong is the evidence?
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Supplements for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Are Any Helpful?
Dietary supplements are often explored as alternative options or add-on interventions for people with ADHD. Learn which, if any, have shown possible benefit and which don’t seem to help or may interfere with ADHD medication.
News Release
July 26, 2016
36% of Meal Replacement Powders and Shakes Fail ConsumerLab.com's Tests of Quality
White Plains, New York, July 26, 2016 — [Note: This review has been archived and is no longer available online. For ConsumerLab's most recent tests of meal replacement shakes, drinks and mixes, please see our Protein Powders, Shakes, and Meal Replacements Review.
Recalls & Warnings
June 12, 2023
Beware of Tara Flour
Tara flour may have caused more than 470 reported illness associated with the use of Daily Harvest’s French Lentil + Leek Crumbles, which was recalled in 2022 (FDA 2022).
Recalls & Warnings
July 06, 2022
Vegan Protein Powder Recalled
On July 3, 2022, Natreve recalled two batches of its Vegan Protein Powder French Vanilla Wafer Sundae flavor because it contains undeclared milk. One illness has been reported to date.
News Release
November 13, 2007
ConsumerLab.com finds some "red wine" supplements deliver less resveratrol than expected; Wide range in dose and price
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — NOVEMBER 13, 2007 — ConsumerLab.com reported today that its tests of supplements containing resveratrol — a compound promoted as "life-extending" — revealed two products providing only 27% and 58% of their listed amounts of resveratrol.
Recalls & Warnings
February 21, 2013
Nutrition Drink Recalled Due To Bacterial Contamination
On February 21, 2013, Sequel Naturals Ltd. issued a voluntary recall of three lots of Vega One French Vanilla nutritional shake due to bacterial contamination.
Recalls & Warnings
July 21, 2020
51 CBD Products Recalled Due to Lead Contamination
On June 23, 2020, InHe Manufacturing, LLC and MHR Brands issued a recall of fifty-one CBD products due to contamination and/or potential with lead. Thirty-six of the products are marketed for people and fifteen of the products are marketed for pets.
Recalls & Warnings
March 14, 2011
22 Brands of Whey Protein Recalled Due to Salmonella Concern
The FDA posted a recall notice involving 22 brands of whey protein powder due to potential contamination with salmonella. The recall was voluntarily initiated on March 10, 2011 by the manufacturer of the products, Vitalabs, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
August 24, 2012
Protein Shots, Drinks and Gelatin Recalled For Potential Botulism Contamination
On August 17, 2012, Protica Inc.
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
January 18, 2002
Recall of Pepsin-containing Digestive Supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the following Class I recall information in its January 16, 2002 Enforcement Report.