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Melatonin Supplements Review
Trouble Sleeping? See CL's Tests of Melatonin Supplements and Top Picks.
Product Review
Potassium Iodide (KI) and Iodate (KIO3) Radioprotective Pills Review
Learn How to Choose the Best Radioprotective Iodine Pill and Use It Properly
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Relaxium Sleep: Helpful or a Hoax?
Relaxium Sleep claims to be "America’s #1 Trusted Sleep Aid." Find out if research supports this claim and if it's worth its price.
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Which supplements and lifestyle changes improve sleep, and which cause insomnia?
Find out which vitamins may help you sleep and learn if any vitamins or supplements can cause insomnia.
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Which supplements have been shown to be helpful for autism, and which have not?
Find out which supplements may help reduce symptoms of autism, including multivitamins, probiotics, and melatonin.
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Are there any supplements I should avoid when taking Valium or Xanax?
Find out which supplements should be avoided when taking benzodiazepines like Valium, Xanax, and Ativan.
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Do any supplements help with COVID-19? Do supplements like vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, or herbals work?
Find out if natural remedies & supplements for coronavirus such as zinc, vitamin C, garlic, or elderberry help to prevent or treat COVID-19.
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Do any supplements help with restless legs syndrome?
Find out whether supplements or vitamins like iron, magnesium, vitamin E and others can help for restless leg syndrome (RLS). ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
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I have been having dizziness for the past few months and am wondering if it could be a side effect of supplements I take. Which supplements cause dizziness?
Find out which supplements that may cause dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance, including garlic, melatonin, saw palmetto, and red yeast rice.
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I have low blood pressure. Are there any supplements I should avoid?
Find out which supplements can cause decreases in blood pressure, including melatonin, arginine, magnesium, and calcium.
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Supplements for Eczema: Some May Help, While Others Don’t
Certain supplements may reduce symptoms of atopic dermatitis (the most common form of eczema), while others don't seem to work. Find out if gamma-linolenic acid, L-histidine, phytoceramides, probiotics, and other supplements may be beneficial.
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Supplements for multiple sclerosis (MS): Do any supplements reduce symptoms or relapse?
Find out if vitamins or supplements such as ginkgo, fish oil, biotin, vitamins A, C, E, D, and B12, or selenium reduce symptoms or relapse in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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AGZ for Sleep – Is It Worth It?
AGZ claims to "support restful, restorative sleep" without melatonin, but is there evidence to support this use and is it worth its price? Find out.
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Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO): Health Effects & Safety Concerns
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a colorless liquid promoted for osteoarthritis, interstitial cystitis, tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendonitis, wound healing, and many other conditions. Find out if it works and if it's safe.
News Release
February 26, 2026
ConsumerLab Survey Shows Growth in Creatine and Magnesium Supplements
White Plains, New York, February 26, 2026 — A recent survey of more than 8,850 people who regularly use dietary supplements shows that, among the 200 most popular supplements, creatine led in growth (+17.
Clinical Update
4/28/2023
Melatonin Quality
Eighty-eight percent of melatonin gummies didn’t contain their exact, listed amounts of melatonin in a recently published study. Learn more about this in the Quality Concerns section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, and see our Top Picks among melatonin supplements and learn which gummies passed and which failed our tests.
Also see our 2-minute video highlighting three things you need to know about melatonin supplements.
Clinical Update
6/13/2023
Melatonin for Pelvic Pain?
Does melatonin supplementation decrease pelvic pain in women with endometriosis? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes a study of melatonin for menstrual pain.
Also see our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Product Update
10/13/2025
Problems With Melatonin
Testing of melatonin products found that many did not contain claimed amounts of melatonin. Get the details in the Quality Concerns section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
3/19/2021
Melatonin and Cancer
Can high-dose melatonin increase survival time or improve symptoms in people with advanced lung cancer? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review.
Also see results of a study in which melatonin was given during breast cancer treatment.
See our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Clinical Update
10/16/2020
Melatonin for Better Sleep
Can melatonin improve sleep in people hospitalized and receiving intensive care? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also learn about melatonin for improving sleep with other conditions, and see our Top Picks for melatonin.
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.
Clinical Update
8/21/2020
Caution With Melatonin & Diabetes
Research is raising concern regarding the use of melatonin by people with diabetes. For more details – as well as other concerns with melatonin – see the Concerns and Cautions section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for Melatonin.
Clinical Update
3/03/2015
Caution Urged with Melatonin
In light of increasing use of melatonin in children, an expert is cautioning that its long-term safety has not been established and it should be used carefully. For more about this -- as well as other concerns with melatonin, its efficacy, and our reviews of melatonin supplements, see the Melatonin Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
6/07/2015
Melatonin Increases Bone Density
Research has begun to suggest that melatonin may have a positive effect on the skeleton. The latest study shows that giving post-menopausal women with bone loss daily melatonin causes small, but significant improvements in bone density. Details, including dosage, as well as our tests of melatonin supplements, are found in the Melatonin Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
11/29/2015
Melatonin for Itchy Skin
Atopic dermatitis is an itchy inflammation of the skin, affecting up to 10% of adults and 30% of children. A recent study in children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis found that taking melatonin modestly reduced symptoms and, not surprisingly, reduced the time needed to fall asleep. For details about this and other uses of melatonin, as well our reviews of available melatonin supplements (including several similar to the one studied), see the Melatonin Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
11/27/2018
Melatonin for Headaches
Recent reports suggest that melatonin, taken daily, may eliminate episodes of stabbing headache. Melatonin may also benefit people with migraine headache. For details, see the Headache section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.)
Clinical Update
11/07/2017
Melatonin Improves Sleep in Children with Autism
Prolonged-release melatonin helped children with autism fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer in a new study. Get the details, plus more about the best way to take melatonin to get a good night's sleep, in the "What It Does" section of the Melatonin Supplements Review >> [Also see our Top Picks for melatonin supplements in the Review.]
Clinical Update
11/02/2021
Melatonin in Nuts?
Do pistachios or other nuts contain significant amounts of melatonin? How does roasting affect the melatonin content in nuts? See what a new study found in the ConsumerTips section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Clinical Update
11/05/2021
When Melatonin Does or Doesn't Help in Hospitals
See the latest research on whether or not melatonin helps people undergoing medical procedures or when hospitalized. Also learn if melatonin has been shown to help with other sleep issues. It's all in our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
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Are gummy vitamins better or worse than pills?
Learn more about gummy supplements, including those for multivitamins, vitamins C and D, calcium, and B vitamins.
Clinical Update
6/06/2020
Melatonin for Sleep and Parkinson's
Melatonin is known to trigger sleep, but can it help people with Parkinson’s disease? See the results of the latest study in the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
4/22/2020
Melatonin During Chemotherapy?
Does melatonin improve sleep quality and have other benefits during chemotherapy for breast cancer? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
3/07/2020
Melatonin and Cataracts
Do you have cataracts (clouded lenses of the eye)? A recent study suggests that having them removed and replaced with a certain type of intraocular lens may increase natural melatonin production. For details, see the ConsumerTips section of the new Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Clinical Update
8/29/2020
Melatonin for Nightshift Workers?
Does using melatonin before going to sleep in the morning improve attention and concentration in people working nightshifts? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for Melatonin.
Clinical Update
6/20/2018
Melatonin for Poor Sleepers
For people who cannot fall asleep until early morning, a recent study showed some benefit with a low-dose form of melatonin. For details, see the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.)
Clinical Update
3/19/2019
Melatonin for Troubled Sleep?
Does melatonin supplementation help people with a condition involving intense dreams as well as laughing, yelling, kicking or punching during sleep? Learn what a recent study found in the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
11/17/2018
Melatonin for Fibromyalgia
Daily melatonin supplementation has been found to decrease pain and improve other symptoms of fibromyalgia. For details, see the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.)
Clinical Update
Clinical Update
10/20/2020
Melatonin and COVID-19
Can melatonin supplementation reduce the risk of death in people with severe COVID-19? See what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
10/31/2020
Melatonin for Insomnia?
Can melatonin help middle-aged men and women with insomnia fall asleep faster or improve sleep quality? Find out what a new study showed in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
12/20/2020
Melatonin for COVID-19?
Can melatonin reduce the duration of symptoms in people with COVID-19? Get the details in the COVID-19 section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also, see our Top Picks for melatonin.
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
7/13/2018
Melatonin and Restless Legs Syndrome
Taking a melatonin supplement can help some people fall asleep, but a study suggests that it may be a problem for people with restless legs syndrome. Get the details, and learn about potential side effects of melatonin in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Melatonin Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
7/29/2017
Melatonin Increases Aggression
A study among young men found melatonin to modestly increase aggressive behavior. For more about this and other potential side effects of melatonin see the "Concerns and Cautions" section of the Melatonin Supplements Review (which also includes our Top Picks among products).
Clinical Update
1/28/2020
Is Melatonin Safe for Children?
Find out what side effects melatonin had when taken for up to two years by children and adolescents in a small study. See the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for melatonin.
Clinical Update
6/02/2018
Melatonin and Balance
If you take melatonin, be aware that it can potentially affect balance for a period of time, as demonstrated in a recent study. For details, see the Concerns and Cautions section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
6/18/2019
Melatonin for PCOS?
Can melatonin help women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
1/13/2017
Melatonin Quality Concern
A recent Canadian study found that 71% of melatonin supplements did not contain within 10% of labeled amounts of melatonin. Certain types were more likely to be off-the-mark than others. For details, and our own tests of (U.S.) products, see the "Quality Concerns" section of the Melatonin Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
7/28/2018
Melatonin and Menopause
Can taking melatonin reduce the severity of menopause symptoms, such as difficulty sleeping, hot flashes, and sweats? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Pick for melatonin.)
Clinical Update
10/03/2015
Melatonin Safety in Women
A year-long, placebo-controlled study in postmenopausal women found that moderate doses of melatonin resulted in no increase in daytime drowsiness or adverse events. Get more details and about this and other melatonin studies (and see tests of products) in the Melatonin Supplements Review >>
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
6/08/2021
Melatonin & Weight
Can melatonin supplementation improve sleep or reduce weight? See what a new study among nightshift workers found in the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
7/13/2021
Melatonin and Autism
Can melatonin supplementation improve sleep, behavior, or mood in children with autism spectrum disorder? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of the Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Clinical Update
12/03/2021
Fracture Risk with Melatonin Supplements?
This week a newsletter reader asked if taking 3 mg of melatonin every night for sleep can increase the risk of fractures. Get the answer and find out why this is a valid concern in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements. Also see our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Clinical Update
3/06/2021
Melatonin After Stroke?
Melatonin supplementation may reduce the risk of developing delirium after a stroke, according to a new study. Get the details in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Clinical Update
2/11/2022
Melatonin & COVID
Can supplementing with melatonin help prevent death among people hospitalized with COVID-19? See what a recent study found in the COVID-19 section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Also see our answer to the question: Do any supplements help with COVID-19?
Clinical Update
3/01/2022
Melatonin and Heart Palpitations?
Can taking melatonin cause heart palpitations? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for melatonin.
Clinical Update
4/25/2023
Does Melatonin Improve Cognition?
Find out what studies have shown when melatonin has been used by people with Alzheimer’s disease as well as cognitively healthy older people in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review.
Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
9/26/2023
Melatonin During Breast Cancer Treatment?
Can taking melatonin reduce fatigue or other side effects of breast cancer therapy? Find out what a recent study showed in the Cancer Treatment Side Effects section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
10/03/2023
Melatonin for Reflux?
Is it helpful to take melatonin when taking a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) to improve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? See what the latest study found in the Other uses section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Also see: Which supplements, foods or diet and lifestyle changes help relieve acid reflux (heartburn), and which worsen it?
Clinical Update
11/17/2023
Melatonin vs. Exercise
Is melatonin or regular exercise more effective at improving sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
12/05/2023
Melatonin Passes to Infant
Abnormal bleeding in a breastfed infant has been attributed to melatonin taken by the mother. Get the details about this and other side effects of melatonin in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
1/23/2024
Melatonin for Brown Patches?
Can melatonin lighten brown patches on the face? Find out what a recent study showed in our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
8/22/2023
Melatonin and Blood Sugar Control
Melatonin supplements may affect blood sugar control and insulin function in people with type 2 diabetes, according to recent studies. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
10/27/2023
Melatonin for Menopause?
Did melatonin supplementation improve sleep and mood, and reduce hot flashes and other symptoms in women transitioning to menopause? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
5/05/2023
Melatonin for Hair?
Does applying melatonin to the scalp help prevent hair from falling out? Find out what research suggests in the Other Uses section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Also see our article about supplements for hair.
Clinical Update
3/03/2023
Melatonin Hangover?
Can taking melatonin along with Ambien or Lunesta cause a hangover? Find out what a recent report suggests in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
6/03/2022
Melatonin Poison Reports Jump
Reports to poison control centers regarding melatonin ingestion have skyrocketed in recent years among infants, children and adolescents. See the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review for details and other potential safety issues with melatonin.
Clinical Update
9/23/2025
Melatonin Lotion for Sleep?
Does applying lotion containing melatonin improve sleep? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Clinical Update
1/02/2025
Melatonin for Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Did taking melatonin improve cognition among older people with mild cognitive impairment in a recent study? Find out in our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Clinical Update
4/07/2025
Melatonin Side Effect
Regularly taking melatonin, even at moderate doses, may affect hormone levels, according to a recent case report. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
5/01/2025
PEA for Migraine?
Did taking PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) plus melatonin reduce migraine attacks in a recent study? Find out in the Health Effects section of our article about PEA, which includes our comparison of PEA products.
Melatonin, alone, has also shown some benefit with migraine, as noted in our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
11/03/2025
Melatonin: Potential Risks of Long-Term Use
Taking melatonin for a year or more was linked to increased risk of heart failure and higher overall mortality, according to a new study. For details, see the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
12/22/2025
Melatonin & Advanced Glaucoma: Can It Help?
Reduced light sensitivity may worsen sleep in people with advanced glaucoma, but does taking melatonin help? Find out what a recent study showed in our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
1/29/2026
Melatonin from Food?
Is it possible to get enough melatonin from your diet for better sleep? See what a recent study found in our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
3/23/2026
Melatonin for Menopause Symptoms?
Did melatonin improve sleep, hot flashes, fatigue, or mood in a recent study? See the results in our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
5/14/2024
Melatonin and Restless Legs
Melatonin may help some people fall asleep faster, but might it worsen symptoms in people with restless legs syndrome (RLS), which makes sleeping more difficult? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes information about other potential side effects, as well as interactions, with melatonin.
Clinical Update
6/04/2024
Melatonin & Sleep Apnea
Taking melatonin may improve sleep in people with sleep apnea who use CPAP devices according to a recent study. See the details in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
6/07/2024
Melatonin & Vision
A strong link between melatonin use and lower risk of age-related macular degeneration was shown in a large U.S. study. For details, see the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
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
8/08/2024
Melatonin for MS?
Does taking a melatonin supplement improve sleep, reduce fatigue, or have other benefits in people with multiple sclerosis? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among melatonin supplements.
Also see: Do any supplements reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms or relapse?
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
10/21/2024
Melatonin for Vision?
Does taking melatonin slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration? Find out what studies show in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
10/28/2024
Caution With Melatonin During Labor
Taking high doses of melatonin during labor does not help with labor and may adversely affect infants, according to a recent study. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
11/04/2024
Melatonin Problems
A recent study found many problems with melatonin supplements for kids. Get the details in the Quality Concerns section of our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Clinical Update
12/16/2024
Melatonin for MS?
Does taking melatonin improve sleep or heart-rate control among people with multiple sclerosis? Find out what a recent study showed in the our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.
Also see our article about supplements for multiple sclerosis.
Clinical Update
5/31/2023
Loss of Response to Melatonin
Some people may experience a “loss of response” to melatonin. Find out what may cause it and what to do if it happens in the ConsumerTips section of our Melatonin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for melatonin.
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Are there supplements, foods, or beverages that I should avoid when taking clopidogrel (Plavix)?
Learn about supplement interactions with clopidogrel (Plavix). Supplements that may interact with this medication include cannabidiol (CBD), grapefruit, St. John's wort, ginkgo and others.
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8 Supplements That May Help Treat Peptic Ulcers – And Some to Avoid
Peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori infection are typically treated with antibiotics, but certain supplements may also help. Find out which 8 supplements might be beneficial - and which should be avoided.
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Can I trust lab reports and Certificates of Analysis provided by supplement manufacturers?
Lab reports and Certificates of Analysis are provided by supplement manufacturers, but sometimes include incorrect testing and "dry labbing". ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
Clinical Update
3/01/2022
Melatonin to Prevent COVID?
Does taking melatonin help prevent COVID-19? Find out what a study found in the COVID-19 section of our Melatonin Supplements Review.
Also see our article about Supplements for COVID.
Clinical Update
6/21/2022
Melatonin for MS?
Can taking melatonin help people with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review.
Also see our article about supplements for MS.
Clinical Update
5/27/2022
Melatonin and Urinary Frequency
Can melatonin supplementation decrease nighttime urinary frequency in older women? See what a recent study found in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Melatonin Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
9/28/2022
Better Sleep Habits Instead of Melatonin
An expert group is encouraging parents to improve sleep habits in children rather than give melatonin, citing potential safety concerns. Get the details in the What It Does section of our Melatonin Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
2/17/2024
Melatonin for MS?
Did a single dose of melatonin reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis the next day? Find out what a recent study showed in the Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks.
Clinical Update
5/16/2023
Melatonin Combination?
Does taking melatonin with CBD increase melatonin’s sleep effect or add side effects? See what a new study found.
Also see: What are the best supplements or lifestyle modifications for sleep, and which can make insomnia worse?
Clinical Update
5/19/2025
Melatonin for Nerve Pain?
Did taking melatonin reduce nerve pain? See what a recent study showed in the Other Uses section of our Melatonin Supplements Review.
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 >>
Clinical Update
11/05/2016
Melatonin for Migraine
Melatonin was shown to reduce migraine headaches as well as a prescription migraine drug but with fewer side-effects in a recent study. Get the details in the "What It Does" section of the Melatonin Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
4/12/2017
Melatonin vs. Light Therapy for Sleep
A recent study found that melatonin was slightly better than light therapy in helping children fall asleep. The overall results, however, may have been better with a lower dose. For details see the "What It Does" section of the Melatonin Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
1/21/2022
Melatonin, Sleep & Nighttime Asthma
There is some concern about the use of melatonin among people with nighttime asthma. Get the facts in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
11/18/2021
Does Melatonin Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?
My doctor said that melatonin may increase the risk of Alzheimer's as some sleeping pills do. Is this true? See the answer in Concerns and Cautions section of the Melatonin Supplements Review.
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Dietary Supplements and Herbs to Avoid When Breastfeeding
Find out which supplements should be avoided when breastfeeding, including medicinal herbs, soy, and flaxseed.
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Do supplements help with Parkinson’s disease treatment or prevention?
Learn what has been shown with vitamins D and E, niacin, CoQ10, melatonin, creatine, SAMe, NAC, valerian, CoQ10, and CBD, as well as with coffee and the Mediterranean and MIND diets for treating and/or preventing Parkinson's disease.
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Do Vital 3 collagen drops reduce joint pain?
Learn more about Vital 3 collagen drops withundenatured type II collagen, and if they can help joints move better and feel better.
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Do any supplements or foods benefit people with Crohn's disease? Are there any supplements that should be avoided?
Find out the most common vitamin and mineral deficiencies in people with Crohn's disease, including iron, B6, B12, vitamin D, zinc and others, plus evidence for N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG), fish oil, and curcumin.
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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.
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Do any supplements help prevent or treat a cold?
Are there supplements that can help prevent or treat cold symptoms? Learn more about zinc, probiotics, vitamin C and more.
Clinical Update
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Is it okay to crush or break vitamin pills to lower the dose or mix into food?
Learn about the safety of crushing vitamin pills, tablets, capsules or enteric-coated tablets and ingesting the powder with food, as opposed to taking a whole pill.
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Which supplements may help with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)?
Many supplements are promoted to help treat symptoms of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), but do they really work? See the clinical evidence for inositol (myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol), alpha lipoic acid, vitamin B-12, folic acid, vitamin D and more.
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Does AHCC or active hexose correlated compound have anticancer or antiviral benefits, and is it safe?
Learn about AHCC and active hexose correlated compound, including whether these compounds are beneficial for liver, pancreatic, or prostate cancer, chemotherapy-related side effects, or the flu. Also, find out if AHCC or active hexose correlated compound are safe.
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What is hydrogen water? Is it beneficial for alertness, athletic performance, arthritis or other conditions, and is it safe?
Find out if hydrogen water has benefits with regard to alertness, side effects of radiotherapy in cancer patients, metabolic syndrome, athletic performance, rheumatoid arthritis, liver disease, and other conditions, and learn if it is safe to use.
Clinical Update
6/30/2023
Vital 3 for Joint Pain?
Does Vital 3 Joint Solution reduce joint pain? Find out in our updated article about Vital 3 Joint Solution.
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Are fruit and vegetable “washes” or devices more effective than water for cleaning produce and removing pesticides? Are they safe?
Fruit and veggie washes, vinegar, and baking soda, as well as devices that use electrolysis, ozone water, or ultrasonic cleaning, are often promoted for removing dirt, bacteria and pesticides from produce. Find out if any work better than rinsing with water and if they are safe.
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Can I use a home test for mercury to check for mercury in fish, like canned tuna, fresh fish, and sushi?
Find out if home mercury test kits can be used to test fish, such as canned tuna, fresh fish or sushi for mercury contamination. Plus, find out how much mercury ConsumerLab found in popular canned tuna and canned salmon. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
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Do any supplements help with gum disease or periodontitis?
Supplements for healthy gums may help with gum disease or periodontitis. Learn more about omega fatty acids, lycopene, and probiotics.
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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.
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Which supplements are helpful to have when traveling? Any tips on how to best store supplements on trips?
Find out which vitamins & supplements can be helpful when traveling, including melatonin, ginger, and more, and find out how you can carry them with you.
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Which supplements help to improve energy and decrease fatigue?
Energy supplements and vitamins - Some can help increase energy and reduce fatigue, including CoQ10, curcumin/turmeric, cocoa, and B vitamins.
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Are light boxes effective for preventing and treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as "winter depression," or circadian rhythm disorders such as jet lag? Which light boxes are best?
Learn about the benefits and safety of light boxes (including who is most likely to benefit), how to use these devices, which commercially available products appear to meet the technical requirements, and who should not use light boxes.
Clinical Update
1/04/2020
Foods That May Help Sleep
In addition to supplements like melatonin that can aid sleep, certain foods are associated with reduced risk of insomnia. We've added information about this to our answer to the question: Which supplements can help me sleep?
Clinical Update
12/08/2016
Vitamin D Keeping You Up?
A study of women given daily doses of vitamin D found that those who achieved the highest blood levels of vitamin D experienced a deterioration in the quality of their sleep. This is consistent with an earlier study showing decreased production of melatonin with high-dose vitamin D. For details, see the "Concerns and Cautions" section of the Vitamin D Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
6/05/2025
Supplements for IBS?
Find out if probiotics, peppermint, or melatonin were considered to be beneficial by pediatric experts for treating irritable bowel syndrome in kids and teens.
Clinical Update
10/21/2024
Pistachio Eye Benefits?
Did eating pistachios, a natural source of lutein, improve macular pigment density in the retinas of people with low density levels (a risk factor for age-related macular degeneration)? Find out what a recent study showed in the Macular Degeneration section of our Vision Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick lutein and AREDS2 supplements
Also see: Do pistachios provide melatonin?
Clinical Update
10/16/2025
Constipation Solutions: What Works. What Doesn’t
Experts have weighed in on the best remedies for chronic constipation. Find out which foods and supplements made the cut:
News Release
February 01, 2024
Best Melatonin Supplements for Sleep? ConsumerLab Selects Its Top Picks
White Plains, New York, February 1, 2024 — Melatonin supplements can help you fall asleep faster, but with so many different products on the market, which provide the best quality and value? To find out, ConsumerLab recently tested 20 popular melatonin supplements, including capsules, tablets, ...
News Release
February 24, 2023
Probiotics Rise in Popularity as Vitamin C, Melatonin, and Others Dip in Latest ConsumerLab Survey of Supplement Users
White Plains, New York, February 25, 2023 —A recent survey of 8,600 people who regularly use dietary supplements shows that probiotics (+3.04 percentage points), quercetin (+2.3 pts), and vitamin K (+1.
News Release
February 24, 2022
Consumers Returned to Pre-Pandemic Supplement Usage in 2021, ConsumerLab Survey Reveals
White Plains, New York, February 24, 2022 —A survey of 8,049 people who use dietary supplements shows many supplements that declined in use in 2020 began bouncing back in 2021, such as magnesium (+2.4 percentage points), and CoQ10 (+2.7 pts).
News Release
February 25, 2021
Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2021 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
White Plains, New York, February 25, 2021 — Each year, ConsumerLab.com surveys its free e-newsletter subscribers about the vitamins and supplements that they use. The results below are based on 9,647 responses collected in November 2020.
News Release
March 25, 2020
Trouble Sleeping? ConsumerLab Tests Reveal the Best Melatonin Supplements
White Plains, New York, March 25, 2020 — Melatonin supplements can help you fall asleep faster, and some may help you stay asleep.
News Release
February 25, 2020
Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2020 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
White Plains, New York, February 25, 2020 — Each year, ConsumerLab.com surveys its free e-newsletter subscribers about the vitamins and supplements that they use. The results below are based on 9,782 responses collected in late November and early December 2019.
News Release
February 25, 2019
Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2019 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
White Plains, New York, February 25, 2019 — Each year, ConsumerLab.com surveys its free e-newsletter subscribers about the vitamins and supplements that they use. The results below are based on 10,931 responses collected in late November and early December 2018.
News Release
September 26, 2017
ConsumerLab.com Explains How to Take Melatonin and Reveals Its Top Supplement Picks
White Plains, New York, September 26, 2017 — Melatonin is now one of the most popular supplements, largely due to its proven ability to trigger sleep.
Recalls & Warnings
April 24, 2024
NOW Solutions XyliWhite Coconut Oil Toothpaste Gel Recalled
On March 6, 2024, NOW Foods issued a recall of over 27,000 units of NOW Solutions XyliWhite Coconut Oil Toothpaste Gel because it has an off taste and flavor.
Recalls & Warnings
August 28, 2023
Dr. Berne’s MSM and Castor Oil Eye Drops Recalled Due to Bacterial and Fungal Contamination
On August 26, 2023, Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products issued a recall of all lots of its MSM DROPS 5%, 15% Solution, Dr. Berne’s Organic Castor Oil Eye Drops and Dr. Berne’s MSM MIST 15% Solution due to the risk of bacterial and fungal contamination.
News Release
February 24, 2016
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
White Plains, New York, February 25, 2016 — A recent survey of over 11,000 people who use dietary supplements shows the most popular dietary supplement to be vitamin D, followed by fish oil, CoQ10, multivitamins, and probiotics.
Recalls & Warnings
October 11, 2023
Family Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison for Selling Dangerous “Bleach” Miracle Mineral Solution as “COVID Cure”
Four Florida men who distributed the toxic bleach solution Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) as a cure for COVID-19 and other serious medical conditions have been sentenced to 5 to 12 years in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States.
News Release
May 28, 2015
ConsumerLab.com Shows How to Choose the Right Melatonin Supplement for Sleep
White Plains, New York, May 28, 2015 — An estimated 60 million Americans experience insomnia each year, according to the National Institutes of Health, and they increasingly turn to the supplement melatonin for potential help. In fact, U.S. sales of melatonin increased 16.
News Release
November 29, 2011
ConsumerLab.com identifies many quality melatonin sleep supplements, but prices range from 4 cents to over $1 for the same dose
White Plains, New York — November 29th, 2011 — Can melatonin help you sleep? "Melatonin supplements may help some people get to sleep sooner, particularly those with chronic sleeping problems, but don't just buy any supplement - they vary significantly in strength, dosage, and cost," ...
News Release
October 02, 2008
ConsumerLab.com finds melatonin supplements range in strength but ingredient quality is high
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — OCTOBER 2, 2008 — ConsumerLab.com announced test results today from its new Product Review of Melatonin Supplements. Melatonin supplements may help treat certain sleep disorders and disturbances, including jet lag.
Recalls & Warnings
October 19, 2023
Jay Robb Protein Powder Recalled
On October 13, 2023, Select Custom Solutions recalled one lot of Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24 oz because the product may contain hard, plastic, foreign material which could pose a choking hazard. No adverse events have been reported to date.
Recalls & Warnings
May 08, 2023
SD Biosensor Pilot At-Home COVID-19 Tests Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
On May 4, 2023, the FDA warned consumers and health care providers not to use certain lots of Roche Diagnostics’ SD Biosensor, Inc. Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests due to bacterial contamination in the test kit’s liquid solution.
Recalls & Warnings
July 18, 2022
CVS, Target, Walgreens, and Other Oral Magnesium Citrate Laxatives Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
On July 14, 2022, Magnesium Citrate Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor products manufactured by Vi-Jon, LLC and sold under various store brand names were recalled after testing identified the presence of the bacteria Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens.
News Release
March 29, 2006
ConsumerLab.com reports on 29 popular melatonin sleep supplements
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK — MARCH 29, 2006 (UPDATED APRIL 7, 2006) — ConsumerLab.com announced test results today from its new Product Review of Melatonin Supplements covering 29 products.
News Release
March 13, 2006
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
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK — MARCH 13, 2006 — ConsumerLab.com announced test results today from its new Product Review of Supplements for Bone Health covering 32 adult and children's products containing calcium and vitamin D. Sales of calcium supplements in the U.S.
News Release
December 30, 2002
Top quality melatonin products identified by ConsumerLab.com — Hormone supplement used to treat sleep disturbances due to jet travel and other causes
WHITE PLAINS, NY — December 30, 2002 — In its latest Product Review, ConsumerLab.com found that 16 of 18 melatonin dietary supplements met their label claims and were free of lead contamination.
Recalls & Warnings
July 23, 2025
FDA Warns Seller of Allegro Eye Drops, Tea Tree Oil Eyelid Wipes, and More
On July 9, 2025, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Scope Health Inc.
News Release
December 10, 2002
Lupus patients cautioned about hormone supplement — ConsumerLab.com releases DHEA testing results online today
WHITE PLAINS, NY — December 10, 2002 — In its latest Product Review, ConsumerLab.com found that 3 of the 17 DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) supplement products it tested contained less than their claimed amounts of this hormone — one having less than one-fifth of what it claimed.
News Release
October 29, 2002
Enormous variation found in strength of garlic supplements — most popular herb in U.S. — ConsumerLab.com releases results online today
WHITE PLAINS, NY — October 29, 2002 — ConsumerLab.com's Product Review of Garlic Supplements found strength to vary by as much as 1500% across products. Strength was based on each product's ability to generate allicin, a chemical associated with the efficacy of non-aged garlic.
News Release
September 24, 2002
Problems found with most sexual enhancement supplements evaluated by ConsumerLab.com — Only 9 of 22 products pass independent review
WHITE PLAINS, NY — September 24, 2002 — ConsumerLab.com announced today that nearly 60% of products failed to pass its independent Product Review of Sexual Enhancement Supplements. Sexual dysfunction is estimated to affect 43% of women and 31% of men in the U.S.
Recalls & Warnings
March 09, 2023
"Dr. Rima Recommends" Nano Silver Recalled
On March 7, 2023, Natural Solutions Foundation issued a recall of Dr. Rima Recommends Nano Silver 10ppm Dietary Supplement, which was promoted to prevent and/or treat COVID-19.
Recalls & Warnings
December 10, 2024
Aroma Vita Hot Cocoa Mix Recalled Due to Metal Fragments
On October 2, 2024, Dyma Brands Inc. issued a recall of two lots of Aroma Vita Hot Cocoa Mix, because they may contain metal fragments which, in severe cases, could lead to damage of the digestive tract if ingested.
Recalls & Warnings
December 26, 2024
Sleep Supplement Recalled Due to Undeclared Soy
On October 30, 2024, Deseret Biologicals Inc. recalled 2,547 bottles of DesBio lunaSOMM Natural Sleep Support Dietary Supplement capsules, which are labeled as containing phosphatidylserine from sunflower lecithin powder but contain undeclared soy lecithin.
Recalls & Warnings
April 24, 2021
Metal Reported in Church & Dwight Gummy Melatonin, Multis & Fiber Supplements
On April 20, 2021, Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
December 29, 2021
Natural Solutions Foundation Banned From Selling "Nano Silver" as COVID Treatment
On December 28, 2021, the United States Department of Justice announced that Natural Solutions Foundation has agreed to stop selling its nano silver products, in order to settle a suit brought against the company by the FDA for claiming the product could that the company claimed could prevent, ...
Recalls & Warnings
December 19, 2024
Jarritos Coconut Water Recalled
On November 4, 2024, Tipp Distributors, Inc. issued a recall all lot codes of Jarritos Coconut Water (17.5 fl oz cans) because the airtight seal on the lid of the cans may be compromised.
Recalls & Warnings
June 10, 2024
StellaLife Homeopathic Oral Rinse & Spray Recalled Due to Yeast, Mold, and Bacteria
On June 5, 2024, HomeoCare Laboratories, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
July 14, 2020
Sellers of Miracle Mineral Solution Criminally Charged With Making Coronavirus Claims
On July 8, 2020, federal prosecutors charged the sellers of Miracle Mineral Solution, a toxic bleach solution marketed as a cure for coronavirus (COVID-19), with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to violate the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and criminal contempt.
Recalls & Warnings
April 26, 2021
Family Indicted for Selling Dangerous "Bleach" Miracle Mineral Solution As "COVID" Cure
Four Florida men have been indicted by a Miami federal grand jury on charges of fraudulently marketing and selling the toxic bleach solution Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) as a cure for COVID-19 and other serious medical conditions, such as cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, autism, malaria, ...
Recalls & Warnings
June 16, 2020
FDA Warns Four Companies for Unsafe "Homeopathic" Injectables
On June 16, 2020, the FDA issued warning letters to four manufacturers of unapproved injectable drugs labeled as homeopathic.
Recalls & Warnings
July 19, 2023
FDA Warns Seller of Sleepy Time Products and Honey Herbal Syrups for Manufacturing Violations
On June 28, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to Eden’s Answers, Inc. after an inspection of the company’s facility found products to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that do not meet Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).
Recalls & Warnings
February 22, 2021
FDA Warns Seller of Melatonin & Other Sleep Supplements
On February 18, 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter to SANA Group LLC following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about the company's products Sleep Sana Sleep Drops and Sleep Shots to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
August 12, 2019
Miracle Mineral Solution Is Dangerous, Warns FDA
On August 12, 2019, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use Miracle Mineral Solution or other "Miracle" or "Master" solution products containing sodium chlorite because they can dangerous and even life-threatening reactions.
Recalls & Warnings
October 06, 2020
FDA Warns Seller of Red Yeast Rice, Vitamin D, Blood Pressure Supplements, and More
On August 28, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Dr. Sam Robbins, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
December 01, 2022
FTC Takes Action Against Company Promoting “COVID Resist” Supplement to Treat COVID-19
On November 22, 2022, the FTC filed a complaint in a U.S. district court against California-based company Precision Patient Outcomes, Inc. for promoting its COVID Resist and VIRUS Resist supplements to prevent and treat COVID-19.
Recalls & Warnings
July 06, 2022
Two Companies Banned From Selling Supplements to Treat Heart Disease, Neuropathy
On June 30, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized an administrative complaint order against two Texas-based companies, Health Research Laboratories, LLC and Whole Body Supplements, LLC, for making unverified claims that their products can prevent or treat disease.
Recalls & Warnings
March 30, 2023
Seller of Tollovid Supplements Warned for COVID-19 Claims
On November 7, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Todos Medical Ltd, aka Todos Medical USA Inc, following a review of the company’s websites, social media, and Amazon storefronts, which found statements about the company’s Tollovid 3CL Protease Inhibitor Delayed Release ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 04, 2023
FDA Warns MedoLife for Promoting Homeopathic Products to Treat COVID-19, Cancer
On April 19, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to Medolife Rx D/B/A MedoLife Corp., AELIA Inc. and Queanta Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
August 20, 2019
Seller of Liposomal Curcumin, Vitamin C & Melatonin Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On August 6, 2019, the FDA issued a warning letter to Let's Talk Health, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
August 13, 2020
FDA Warns Soluciones Cosmeticas for Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Toxic Ingredient
On August 4, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Soluciones Cosmeticas, SA de CV which after FDA testing found samples of the company's BERSIH Antiseptic Alcohol 70% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer and BERSIH HAND SANITIZER GEL Fragrance Free to contain methanol, a toxic ...
Recalls & Warnings
August 15, 2020
FTC Warns 20 More Companies for Coronavirus Claims
On August 14, 2020, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to 20 companies for selling products such as vitamin C, hydrochloroquine, omega 3, and melatonin with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recalls & Warnings
July 28, 2020
Four More Companies Recall Hand Sanitizers
Between July 9 and 27, 2020, four more companies recalled hand sanitizers because they may contain methanol, which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested:
Recalls & Warnings
August 14, 2020
The Green Herb and New Genesis Health Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On July 31, 2019, the FDA issued a warning letter to Davis Ventures, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
September 01, 2020
Custom Nutraceuticals, LLC Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On August 6, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Custom Nutraceuticals, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Thermal Revolution Black, Anabolic Blackout Raspberry Lemonade, Militia Re-COMP, and Rhino Rampage Wildberry to be ...
Recalls & Warnings
July 06, 2020
FDA Warns Five More Hand Sanitizers May Contain Toxic Ingredient
Update: (7/14/20) The FDA has warned consumers not to use forty-six more hand sanitizers that may contain methanol.
Recalls & Warnings
March 09, 2021
FDA Warns Sellers of Three More Hand Sanitizers, One with Toxic Ingredient
On March 1, 2021, the FDA issued warning letters to three sellers of hand sanitizers because laboratory tests showed that their products do not contain the amount of ethanol as stated on their labels. The products are MEDICALLY MINDED Hand Sanitizer Gel from Plasticos Las Palmas, S.A. de C.
Recalls & Warnings
April 27, 2022
FDA Warns Manufacturer of Topical Antiseptic Products for COVID Claims
On April 19th, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Kleenhanz, LLC following a review of the company’s website and social media which found statements about the company’s Kleenhanz Towelettes topical antiseptic products to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
March 09, 2022
Court Bars Salud Natural From Selling Aloe, Joint Supplements & More
On March 8, 2022, a federal court ordered Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. to stop distributing nutritional supplements that violate the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).
Recalls & Warnings
February 09, 2022
FDA Warns Seller of Colloidal Silver Eye Drops, Copper Products & More
On February 1, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to New Earth Healing Essentials, LLC d/b/a 5D Full Disclosure following a review of the company’s website, which found statements made about some of the company's products, including Plasma Colloidal Silver Eyedrops, Gaia’s ...
Recalls & Warnings
March 07, 2012
Melatonin in Cookies and Drinks -- Not Allowed, Says FDA
On December 8, 2011 FDA issued a letter to Revolt Distribution, Inc. warning that their food and beverage products contain an unsafe food additive.
Recalls & Warnings
April 09, 2014
Maker of Relaxation Drink Warned For Melatonin Ingredient
On March 27, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Dewmar International BMC, Inc. following a review of the company's product packaging and labels, which found the "relaxation beverage" Lean Slow Motion ...
Recalls & Warnings
April 11, 2015
FDA Warns Maker of "Relaxation" Drink
On March 4, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Bebida Beverage Company (BeBevCo) following a review of the company's website and product label, which found the "relaxation beverage"Koma Unwind Liquid Relaxation to be adulterated because it contains melatonin.
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
March 13, 2020
State of Missouri Sues Jim Bakker Show for Selling False Coronavirus Cure
On March 12, 2020, the Missouri Attourney General announced that it sued the Jim Bakker Show for selling a fake coronavirus (COVID-19) cure called Silver Solution.
Recalls & Warnings
March 02, 2021
FDA Warns Makers of Four Hand Sanitizers, Two With Toxic Ingredient
Between February 18 and 25, 2021, the FDA issued warning letters to four sellers of hand sanitizers because laboratory tests showed that their products do not contain the amount of ethanol as stated on their labels.
Recalls & Warnings
August 03, 2011
FDA Calls "Melatonin Brownie" Unsafe and Sends Warning to Manufacturer
On July 28, 2011 the U.S. FDA sent a Warning Letter to the manufacturer of meltonin-containing "Lazy Larry" brownies, advising that the government considers them unsafe, illegal, and subject to seizure, giving the company fifteen days to respond.
Recalls & Warnings
January 24, 2003
FTC Challenges Weight-loss Claims for Slim Down Solution
The Federal Trade Commission today charged Slim Down Solution, LLC, Maderia Management, Inc., and several related companies and individuals with using false and unsubstantiated claims in the marketing and advertising of "Slim Down Solution" - a purported weight-loss product.
Recalls & Warnings
May 03, 2013
Maker of Omega-3, Saw Palmetto, St. John’s Wort Supplements And More Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On March 19, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Sunset Natural Products Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
April 11, 2020
FDA Warns Sellers of CBD, Colloidal Silver & Natural Remedies Promoted to Treat Coronavirus
Between April 7 and April 9, 2020, the FDA issued warning letters to five companies for selling products such as CBD, colloidal silver, and natural treatments with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recalls & Warnings
December 11, 2020
FDA Warns Seller of Curcumin and Cholesterol Supplements
On November 20, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Natures Boost LLC following a review of the company's websites, which found statements made about the company's products Blood Boost Formula and Turmeric Curcumin to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
September 11, 2020
Seller of "COVID PACK" Warned for Coronavirus Claims
On September 9, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder for selling COVID PACK and COVID 'POSITIVE' PACK products with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recalls & Warnings
November 27, 2020
Harmonic Nature Hand Sanitizer Potentially Toxic
On November 16, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Harmonic Nature S. de R.L. MI. because laboratory tests showed that their product Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer contains 1-propanol, which is toxic when ingested.
Recalls & Warnings
August 18, 2020
Colloidal Silver Seller Warned for Coronavirus Claims
On August 14, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to SilveryGuy for selling colloidal silver products with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recalls & Warnings
August 18, 2020
Seller of Immune Shot Criminally Charged With Making Coronavirus Claims
On August 10, 2020, prosecutors in Georgia charged Matthew Ryncarz and his company Fusion Health and Vitality, LLC d/b/a/ Pharm Origins with selling the misbranded product Immune Shot.
Recalls & Warnings
August 13, 2020
FDA Warns Seller of Chaga for Coronavirus Claims
On August 6, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Canadian Chaga for selling 124 Chaga Capsules, Chaga Tea, and Canadian Chaga Tincture with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recalls & Warnings
August 13, 2020
FDA Warns Three More Companies Selling Unapproved COVID-19 Tests
Between July 23 and 24, the FDA issued warning letters to three companies for marketing unapproved, adulterated or misbranded antibody tests for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recalls & Warnings
July 10, 2020
Seller of Hand Sanitizer "Alternative" Warned for Coronavirus Claims
On July 7, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Ionogen, LLC for selling products with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recalls & Warnings
July 17, 2020
Sellers of Immune Boosters, Vitamin C Warned for Coronavirus Claims
The FDA recently issued warning letters to two companies for selling products such as immune boosters, vitamin C, and zinc with unsupported claims that they can treat COVID-19 (use the links below to read the full warning letter):
Recalls & Warnings
July 31, 2020
FTC Sues Golden Sunrise for Marketing Deceptive $23,000 Coronavirus Cure
On July 31, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical, Inc., a California-based company, with deceptively advertising a $23,000 treatment plan as a scientifically proven way to treat COVID-19.
Recalls & Warnings
October 06, 2005
Deceptive Marketing of “Supreme Greens" -- Settlement with FTC
On October 6, 2005, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that three individuals and two companies have settled FTC charges over their roles in the deceptive marketing of Supreme Greens, an herbal supplement.
Recalls & Warnings
April 01, 2004
Aloe Producer Recalls Product Due to Toxic Levels of Vitamin D
On March 26.2004, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Aloe Commodities International, Inc., Carrollton, Texas, is recalling 1600 bottles of Solutions IE Ageless Formula II, Lot numbers P2207 and P2221 because they contain a significantly higher-than-labeled level of vitamin D3.
Recalls & Warnings
April 18, 2013
Cardio, Energy and Sexual Enhancement Supplement Distributor Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On December 21, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to ForMor Inc, dba ForMor International, following a facility inspection which found the company's Cardio Cocktail and Argenix dietary supplements to be adulterated because because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that do ...
Recalls & Warnings
October 25, 2016
FDA Warns Maker of Sublingual Melatonin and Progesterone Cream
On October 12, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Threshold Enterprises, Ltd.
Recalls & Warnings
February 14, 2017
Life Extension Warned for Drug Claims
On February 1, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Life Extension Foundation Buyers Club, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
July 11, 2014
Maker of Cough and Sleep "Remedies" Warned for Drug Claims
On June 27, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Zarbee's, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
October 29, 2016
Miracle Mineral Solution Danger
The husband of a woman who died hours after drinking the liquid supplement Miracle Mineral Solution in 2009 believes the supplement caused her death, according a recent ABC News article and feature segment on ABC's 20/20 in October 2016.
Recalls & Warnings
June 05, 2020
LifeHealth Science Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On May 15, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to LifeHealth Science, which found the company's ORËÁ product to be adulterated because it was prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate Current Good Manufacturing Practices for dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
March 13, 2020
FDA Finds Problems at 52% of Supplement Manufacturing Sites in U.S. and 42% Abroad
ConsumerLab.com has obtained results of the FDA's inspections in Fiscal Year 2019 (October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019) of 598 dietary supplement manufacturing facilities in the U.S.
Recalls & Warnings
June 20, 2020
FTC Warns 30 More Companies for Coronavirus Claims
On June 18, 2020, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to 30 companies for selling products such as immune system boosters, colloidal silver, vitamin C, and CBD with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recalls & Warnings
August 09, 2010
FDA Warns Against "Miracle" Mineral Supplement
On July 30, 2010, The U.S. FDA warned consumers not to consume or use Miracle Mineral Solution, an oral liquid solution also known as "Miracle Mineral Supplement" or "MMS." The product, when used as directed, produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious harm to health.
Recalls & Warnings
September 26, 2014
FDA Warns Seller of Supplements and Chocolate Promoted to Treat Ebola
On September 23, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Natural Solutions Foundation, following a review of the company's websites which found statements made about Silver Sol Nano Silver (also called The Silver Solution) and CBD Organic Dark Chocolate Bars (also called High Potency CBD Hemp Oil) ...
Recalls & Warnings
December 26, 2012
Seller of Blood Sugar, Depression and Sleep Supplements Warned For Making Drug Claims
On October 15, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to BioNeurix Corporation after statements found on the company's website, http://www.pharma-tree.com, were found to promote the dietary supplements Blood Sugar 360, Amoryn, Seredyn, and Mellodyn as drugs.
Recalls & Warnings
October 08, 2019
Seller of Tea, Colloidal Silver, Homeopathic Products Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On September 12, 2019, the FDA issued a warning letter to Herbal Healer Academy, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
May 23, 2020
BIOTA Biosciences Recalls Injectable CBD and Curcumin Products
On May 20, 2020, BIOTA Biosciences LLC issued a recall of five lots of three injectable products because they were marketed without FDA approval.
Recalls & Warnings
March 31, 2020
Bulletproof Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On March 20, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Bulletproof 360, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
April 25, 2020
Injectable Curcumin, CBD Are Not Safe, Warns FDA
On April 9, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to BIOTA Biosciences LLC following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about some of the company's, products, including Canabidiol (CBD) Complex, Cannabidiol+Curcumin, and Curcumin Complex to be ...
Recalls & Warnings
November 21, 2014
Seller of Silver Supplement Warned for Claiming to Treat Ebola and Other Viruses
On November 19, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to LifeSilver.com, following a review of the website, which found statements made about Silver sol to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
March 28, 2011
Dangerously High Levels of Vitamins A and D in Product Prompt FDA Warning
On March 28, the U.S. FDA warned consumers to stop using Soladek, a vitamin-solution product marketed by Indo Pharma, S.A., of the Dominican Republic, because the product may contain dangerously high levels of vitamins A and D.
Recalls & Warnings
July 27, 2012
Prescription and Street Drug Alternatives Found in Male Enhancement, Mood, and Sleep Supplements
On July 10, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Evol Nutrition Associates, Inc. subsequent to a 2011 inspection which found a number of the company's products contained prescription and investigational drugs and were misbranded.
Recalls & Warnings
June 04, 2004
FTC Charges Marketers of Two Supplements with False Claims to Cure Range of Diseases
On June 3, 2004 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged marketers of two dietary supplements with falsely claiming that their products can prevent and cure cancer and other diseases. According to the FTC’s complaint, Boston-area marketers Direct Marketing Concepts, Inc. (DMC), ITV Direct, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
August 08, 2013
Sleep Supplement Recalled Due To Undeclared Drugs
On August 7, 2013, Health and Beyond LLC issued a voluntary recall of dietary supplement Tranquility because it was found to contain traces of undeclared drugs, Doxepin and Chlorpromazine.
Recalls & Warnings
April 21, 2020
U.S. Attorney's Office Bars Chiropractor from Selling Fake Coronavirus Cures
On April 17, 2020, the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas announced that it has obtained a temporary restraining order preventing a chiropractor from promoting fake treatments for coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Ray L.
Recalls & Warnings
April 28, 2020
Ten Multi-Level Marketing Companies Warned for Coronavirus and Deceptive Earnings Claims
On April 24, 2020, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to ten multi-level marketing companies for selling products such as essential oils and immune system boosters with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19) and/or for misrespresenting potential earnings people ...
Recalls & Warnings
December 21, 2019
Supplement Company Continues to Make False Claims About Its Products, Says FTC
The FTC has filed a motion of contempt against two supplement companies that, according to the motion, have continued to promote their products with false claims despite being barred from doing so by a previous court order.
Recalls & Warnings
May 23, 2020
FTC Warns 50 More Companies for Coronavirus Claims
On May 21, 2020, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to 50 companies for selling products such as herbal products, immune system boosters, and vitamin C, with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recalls & Warnings
May 14, 2014
Maker of Mood, Smoking Cessation Supplements and More Warned for Violations, Drug Claims
On April 17, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to CDJ Holding, Incorporated, d.b.a.
Recalls & Warnings
December 10, 2002
Company Ordered to Cease Deceptive Marketing of Weight Loss Product
A U.S. District Court in Texas has ordered Mark Nutritionals, maker of Body Solutions Evening Weight Loss Formula, to stop making certain claims with regard to the product. The order is in response to a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accusing the company of false advertising.
Recalls & Warnings
January 09, 2009
FDA Expands Warning to Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills
On January 8, 2009, the U.S. FDA expanded its nationwide alert to consumers about tainted weight loss pills that contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients. On December 22, 2008, FDA warned consumers not to purchase or consume 28 different products marketed for weight loss.
Recalls & Warnings
March 03, 2012
FDA Warns Vitaganic of Manufacturing Violations
On February 8, 2012, the U.S. FDA sent a Warning Letter to Vitaganic, Inc. regarding violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practic (CGMP) regulations for dietary supplements found during an inspection of it manufacturing facility in Sunnyvale, California in October 2011.
Recalls & Warnings
November 28, 2012
Maker of Pycnogenol, Memory and Immune Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Misbranding
On November 15, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to contract manufacturer Health Technology, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
April 03, 2012
“Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills Green” Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
April 3, 2012: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use "Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills Green," a product for weight loss sold on various websites, such as www.amazon.com, and distributed by Xiushentang.
Recalls & Warnings
September 16, 2015
Herbal Extracts Recalled
On September 15, 2015, Iowa Select Herbs, LLC issued a recall of numerous herbal exacts following a permanent injunction which required the company to stop selling supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
March 28, 2011
FDA Cracks Down on Violators of Supplement Manufacturing Rules
In February and March 2011, the U.S. FDA posted Warning Letters sent, respectively, to a distributor of dietary supplements and a supplement manufacturer for violations of current Good Manufacturing (GMP) rules.
Recalls & Warnings
November 24, 2018
Dangerous Drug In Supplements for Pain and Anxiety
On November 20, 2018, the FDA announced it has issued warning letters to two companies for the illegal marketing of products labeled as dietary supplements that contain the opioid-like drug tianeptine.
Recalls & Warnings
February 02, 2018
Seller of Vitamin D, Omega-3's, Whey Protein & More Warned for Drug Claims
On January 24, 2018 the FDA issued a warning letter to Young Health Products, LLC following a review of the company's website which found promotional statements and testimonials made about the certain products, including Lugol's Solution 2%, Liquid Vitamin D3, Probimune, Flax Seed & Omega ...
Recalls & Warnings
December 26, 2017
Seller of BrainAlert Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On December 14, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to BrainAlert, LLC.
Recalls & Warnings
April 01, 2017
Maker of Prelief, Urinozinc Prostate Health Formula Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On March 16, 2017 the FDA issued a warning letter to DSE Healthcare Solutions, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Prelief and Urinozinc Prostate Health Formula to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under ...
Recalls & Warnings
February 06, 2015
Seller of Aloe Supplement Warned for Drug Claims
On January 21, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pristine Nutraceuticals, LLC, following a review of the company's website, http://www.digestaqure.com, which found statements made about DigestaCure to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
June 20, 2014
FDA Warns Some Bee Pollen Products for Weight Loss Are Dangerous
On June 19, 2014, the FDA warned consumers that some weight loss products containing bee pollen have been found to contain hidden drugs.
Recalls & Warnings
September 02, 2016
Maker of Prescription Multi to Pay $15.5 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Ingredient Claim
Endo Health Solutions Inc. has reportedly agreed to pay $15.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit which alleged its Qualitest Multi-Vitamin with Fluoride Chewable Tablets contained just 44% of the fluoride claimed on the label.
Recalls & Warnings
February 04, 2017
Five Weight Loss Supplements Found to Contain Drugs
The FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following weight loss supplements because they were found to contain undeclared drugs:
Recalls & Warnings
April 16, 2019
DMHA and Phenibut Are Not Permitted in Dietary Supplements, Warns FDA
On April 16, 2019, the FDA announced it has issued 11 warning letters to companies whose dietary supplement products contain the drugs DMHA or phenibut, and therefore are in violation of the law.
Recalls & Warnings
February 11, 2012
Herbal Sprays for Colds and Cold Sores Recalled
On February 10, 2012 the U.S. FDA posted a notice announcing the recall of all "Koff & Kold" and "Kold Sore" sprays by Wholistic Herbs Inc. The products were distributed throughout the United States.
Recalls & Warnings
November 15, 2009
Nationwide Recall of a Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients
On November 12, 2009, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it informed GMP Herbal Products, Inc. that its product "Pai You Guo," a weight loss dietary supplement, contains undeclared drug ingredients.
Recalls & Warnings
December 26, 2010
Four Probiotic Products in Canada May Pose Serious Health Risks to Those with Milk or Soy Allergies
On December 24, 2010, Health Canada (the Canadian health ministry) advised consumers with milk or soy allergies that four probiotic natural health products are being voluntarily recalled from the market because they are labelled as not containing dairy (milk) and/or soy but may contain trace ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 23, 2013
Maker of Liver Detox and Insulin Supplements Warned For Drug Claims
On April 24, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Glucorell, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
October 18, 2012
Natural Product Manufacturer Warned For GMP Violations, Misbranding, Unapproved Devices and Drug Claims
On August 28, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Creation's Garden Natural Products, Inc. following an inspection of the company's manufacturing facility, which found violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) for dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
May 06, 2014
Two Weight Loss Supplements Found To Contain Drug
On May 5, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the weight loss supplements listed below because they were found to contain sibutramine.
Recalls & Warnings
November 30, 2013
"Diuretic" Weight Loss Supplement Recalled
On November 29, 2013, IQ Formulations issued a recall of all lots of diuretic weight loss supplement HYDRAVAX because one lot of the supplement was found to contain an undeclared prescription diuretic drug.
Recalls & Warnings
October 10, 2013
Six Weight Loss Supplements Found to Contain Drugs
On October 10, 2013, the FDA advised consumers not to purchase or use the six weight loss supplements listed below because they were found to contain one or both of the undeclared drugs sibutramine and phenolphthalein.
Recalls & Warnings
June 26, 2015
Seller of CoQ10, Anxiety Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On June 6, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Country Doctor Herbals, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Herbal Flu Be-Gone, Herbal Multi-Bac, Herbal Nervine, Herbal Pain-A-Way, Herbal Pancreas, Herbal Parasite Cleanse, Herbal Perfect ...
Recalls & Warnings
August 31, 2006
Canada Advises Consumers Not To Use Adulterated Sleep Supplement
On August 30, 2006, Health Canada (the Candian Health Ministry) Health Canada advised consumers not to use Salt Spring Herbals Sleep Well Dietary Supplement because a sample analyzed by Health Canada has been found to contain the undeclared drug estazolam, a sedative that can be habit-forming when ...
