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Weight Loss Supplements Review (7-Keto DHEA, Forskolin and Stimulant Blend Supplements)
Choose the Best Weight Loss Supplement. Be Careful With Weight Loss Supplements — Few Pass Quality Testing and Safety Review.
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Will 7-keto DHEA help me lose weight?
Learn more about 7-keto DHEA supplements for weight loss, including clinical results.
News Release
July 22, 2015
ConsumerLab.com Tests DHEA Supplements, Warns of Differences in Dose and Price
White Plains, New York, July 22, 2015 — DHEA is a controversial hormone supplement touted for anti-aging effects — but what can it really do? ConsumerLab.com reviewed the evidence and purchased many popular brands of DHEA to test their quality.
News Release
July 07, 2014
Which Weight Loss Supplements Are Best? ConsumerLab.com Reviews the Evidence and Tests the Quality of Popular Products
White Plains, New York, July 7, 2014 — Dozens of supplement ingredients have been touted for weight loss, but which have the strongest evidence showing they work and, among those, which products are highest in quality? To answer these questions, ConsumerLab.
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Have any supplements been shown to increase women's libido?
Learn more about supplements that may increase women's libido, including DHEA and maca.
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10 Supplements That May Boost Testosterone (And 11 That May Not)
Many supplements promise to increase testestorone, boost libido, and increase muscle size, but, as ConsumerLab explains, the actual effectiveness of supplements is limited, and some supplements may actually reduce testosterone levels.
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Will pregnenolone help slow down aging or reduce chronic pain?
Learn more about the steroid hormone pregnenolone, including its effects in the body and on aging and chronic pain.
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Could my CoQ10 supplement be causing my insomnia?
Learn more about the impact on sleep that supplements such as CoQ10, St. John's wort, and DHEA may have. Insomnia may be caused by certain supplements.
News Release
December 14, 2010
DHEA supplements, touted for anti-aging and strength, reviewed by ConsumerLab.com. Testing finds one brand with only 14.7% of labeled amount
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — DECEMBER 14, 2010 — Recent tests of DHEA supplements showed that most products contained their claimed amounts of the controversial ingredient, but one provided only 14.7% of its listed amount, the testing company ConsumerLab.com reported today.
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Which supplements help with erectile dysfunction?
Supplements for erectile dysfunction. Find out which supplements can help with ED, including ginseng, L-arginine, and maca.
Product Review
Sexual Enhancer Supplements Review (with Yohimbe, Horny Goat Weed, Arginine)
Choose the Best Sexual Enhancer Supplement. Only 30% of Selected Sexual Enhancement Supplements Pass Quality Tests.
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Do hair loss supplements, such as Viviscal, Hair La Vie, and Nutrafol, or topical essential oils work?
Vitamins and supplements that may help with hair loss and thinning, including saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, protein, iron, and vitamin D.
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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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What are the best supplements for depression and anxiety?
Best natural supplements for depression and anxiety, including the evidence for fish oil, vitamin D, probiotics, and herbal supplements for depression such as curcumin (from turmeric) and saffron.
News Release
March 02, 2010
ConsumerLab.com finds carcinogenic form of chromium in supplements, including those for weight loss -- Reviews published of supplements containing chromium, green tea, 7-keto DHEA and stimulant formulas
White Plains, New York — March 2, 2010 — A carcinogenic form of chromium, hexavalent chromium, is present is some dietary supplements, according to new tests by ConsumerLab.com.
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What are the possible health benefits of fenugreek, and is it safe?
Fenugreek is promoted for boosting testosterone, increasing breastmilk production, lowering blood sugar, improving symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and other conditions, but does it work? Find out.
Product Review
Fish Oil, Krill Oil, and Algal Oil Omega-3 (DHA & EPA) Supplements Review
See Our Omega-3 Top Picks and Avoid Rancid Fish Oils.
News Release
January 20, 2010
ConsumerLab.com finds quality of most CLA supplements for slimming to be high; One brand mislabeled -- Report is first published in series on supplements for weight loss and slimming
ConsumerLab.com Finds Quality of Most CLA Supplements for Slimming to be High; One Brand Mislabeled
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Is there evidence that d-limonene can help fight cancer?
Find out if d-limonene can help fight cancer or help for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disorder), including evidence from clinical studies.
Recalls & Warnings
September 26, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of DHEA, Creatine, Chromium & More for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On August 25, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Mega-Pro Nutrition, Inc., following inspections of the facility and website www.mega-pro.
News Release
May 19, 2009
Review of Magnesium Supplements by ConsumerLab.com Shows One-Quarter Fail Quality Tests
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — MAY 19, 2009 — ConsumerLab.com reported today that among twelve magnesium supplements selected for testing, only nine met quality standards. One supplement contained only 45.
Recalls & Warnings
May 29, 2021
FDA, FTC Warns Five Sellers of "Infertility" Supplements
The FDA and FTC (Federal Trade Commission) sent warning letters to the following five companies in May for illegally selling dietary supplements promoted with claims to treat infertility and other reproductive health issues:
Recalls & Warnings
May 09, 2022
Natural Organics Keto Capsules Recalled Due to Gluten
On March 6, 2022, Natural Organics, Inc. issued a recall of four lots of NaturePlus Keto Living Sugar Control Capsules that were found to contain gluten.
News Release
April 28, 2009
40% of Green Tea and Selenium Products Fail ConsumerLab.com Review of Cancer-Prevention Supplements; Lycopene Supplements Pass
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — APRIL 28, 2009 — ConsumerLab.com announced results today of its Product Review of Supplements for Cancer Prevention. Among the products that ConsumerLab.com selected for testing, quality problems were found with two out of five green tea supplements.
News Release
March 31, 2009
ConsumerLab.com Warns of Problems with Multivitamins and Vitamin Water -- Defects Found in Over 30% of Supplements Selected for Testing; Several Popular Children's Multis Exceed Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — MARCH 31, 2009 — Over 30% of multivitamins recently selected for testing by ConsumerLab.com were found to contain significantly more or less ingredient than claimed or were contaminated with lead.
News Release
September 19, 2006
DHEA supplements, touted for anti-aging and strength, reviewed by ConsumerLab.com — Testing finds one brand with 215% of the labeled amount
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 — New tests of supplements containing the hormone DHEA found most to contain their claimed amounts of the controversial ingredient, but one provided 215% of its stated amount, the testing company ConsumerLab.com reported today.
News Release
August 15, 2006
Over 70% of herbal sleep supplements fail tests for quality by ConsumerLab.com — Results for 16 valerian products released today
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — AUGUST 15, 2006 — Most of the valerian dietary supplements recently tested by ConsumerLab.com were low in potency and/or contaminated, the testing company reported today. Valerian, an herbal sleep aid, accounts for approximately $50 million in sales in the U.S.
Recalls & Warnings
January 29, 2018
Seller of Male Enhancement, Prostate Supplements & More Warned for Drug Claims
On January 10, 2018, the FDA issues a warning letter to USA Labs AKA Power Source Distributors, Inc following a review of the company's website which found statements made about its products, including Maximum Male, Beta 300 (Beta Prosturol), Chromium Max 1000, DHEA, Healthy Cold-X and ...
News Release
August 01, 2006
ConsumerLab.com evaluates cholesterol-lowering supplements — Test results available for over 90 products; Review of nine popular ingredients
WHITE PLAINS, NY — AUGUST 1, 2006 — ConsumerLab.com has released a major new review of dietary supplements used to improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
News Release
January 25, 2006
Sexual enhancement supplements analyzed by Consumerlab.com
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK — JANUARY 25, 2006 — ConsumerLab.com announced today that it found only six out of eleven supplements used for sexual enhancement to contain key ingredients listed on their labels and meet other quality criteria.
News Release
November 15, 2005
Testing by ConsumerLab.com identifies many problems with popular supplements for weight loss, slimming, and blood sugar control
Westchester, NY — November 15, 2005 — In a series of reports released today, ConsumerLab.com revealed test results for supplements used for weight loss, slimming, and blood sugar control. Among the twenty-three products that ConsumerLab.
Recalls & Warnings
January 20, 2021
Seller of Omega-3 Warned for Making Claims to Treat Focus, Mood
On December 9, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Bodyhealth.com, LLC following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about the company's products Healthy-Thin Energize, Body Detox (Oral Spray), and Omega 3 Health to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
January 12, 2021
Seller of Cholesterol, Weight Loss Products, and More Warned for Claims
On November 17, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Bonagens following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about the company's products Anti-Aging Supports, Cholesterol & Diabetes Control, Gout Control, Hypertension Control, Liver Supports, Lungs ...
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.
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
September 13, 2010
ExtenZe Enhancement Supplements Seized in Canada
On August 19, 2010, Health Canada (Canada's health ministry) seized the sexual enhancement supplements "Male Enhancement ExtenZe" and "Women ExtenZe" which were imported from the U.S. Although legal and widely sold in the U.S.
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
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
December 01, 2018
Seller of 5-HTP, Potassium & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On September 7, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to The Delano Company, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
September 19, 2018
Seller of Curcumin, Garcinia, Glucosamine and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On September 7, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Best Nutrition Products, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
March 13, 2018
FDA Warns Seller of Milk Thistle, Chromium, Joint Supplements & More for Manufacturing Violations
On March 9, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Carol Bond Health Foods following a facility inspection which found a number of the company's products, including Dolomite, Lipo Fat Fighter, ThistleX, Injuv, and Vinpocentine, to be ...
Recalls & Warnings
December 19, 2013
Maker of Joint Health Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On December 4, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to PurQuality, LLC.
Recalls & Warnings
February 19, 2014
Seller of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations
On February 11, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Maximus Niterider International Group, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
October 24, 2012
FDA Seizes Many Supplements from New York Company Due To Drug Claims
On October 23, 2012, U.S. Marshalls, acting on behalf of the FDA, seized dietary supplements and unapproved drugs from Confidence, Inc., a supplement manufacturer in Port Washington, N.Y. The products included dietary supplements Dr.
