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CL Answers (9)

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A blood test showed my vitamin D level is low. How do I know how much vitamin D to take?

Find out how to increase vitamin D blood levels, including a good target range.

Vitamin D

Is the Resurge supplement a scam? I'm having trouble getting a refund.

Resurge supplement scam? ConsumerLab has received several complaints from unhappy consumers who purchased Resurge and said they did not receive the product or a refund.

Are Resurge Supplements a Scam? -- Bottle of Resurge

How good are sardines? Are they healthy and safe? What did CL's tests find?

Find out amounts of omega-3s (DHA and EPA), protein, and vitamin D in sardines, as well as contaminants mercury and arsenic based on ConsumerLab's tests.

Are Sardines Safe and Healthy To Eat? -- Can of Sardines

Can any supplements be used to reduce inflammation in people sensitive to NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, high-dose aspirin, or naproxen?

Find out if supplements such as turmeric, fish oil, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), SAMe (S-adenosyl-methionine), boswellia, ginger, white willow bark or arnica may, or may not, be helpful to people sensitive to NSAIDs.

Woman with NSAID-hypersensitivity looking at two supplement containers and wondering if they are safe to take

How can I get tested for the coronavirus? Can I get an at-home test for COVID-19? Which are the best tests? Are any tests free?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tests: Where to get COVID-19 tests, including information about free testing, home testing and more. Information about SARS-CoV-2 virus tests, antibody tests and FDA approved tests.

Best COVID Tests, Accuracy, Where to Find & More -- Boy Getting COVID Test

Does glucosamine raise "bad" LDL cholesterol?

Learn more about the link between glucosamine and cholesterol, including evidence from clinical studies.

How can I find out where a vitamin or supplement is made and where its ingredients come from, such as China or the USA?

Learn more about the manufacturing, distribution, and ingredients of a supplement, including FDA regulations.

How to Find Out Where A Supplement Is Made -- Supplement Label

What is CELLFOOD and is it a healthy supplement?

Learn more about CELLFOOD (NuScience Corporation), including if the claims to improve athletic performance, fibromyalgia, weight loss, and cancer are true.

What is CELLFOOD

Does Alpha Brain really improve memory, focus and cognition?

Find out if Alpha Brain really improves memory, focus and cognition. See the clinical evidence and get details about Alpha Brain ingredients, as well as potential side effects and drug interactions. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Does-Alpha-Brain-Work?
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Recalls & Warnings (49)

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8/21/2014

Seller of Joint Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
9/11/2015

Thirteen Manufacturers Ordered to Stop Selling Devil's Claw Supplements
10/02/2009

FDA Raids Online Retailer for Supplements with Steroids
6/17/2004

FTC Challenges Deceptive Weight Loss Claims for Supplement Targeted at Hispanics
2/03/2015

Major Retailers Accused of Selling Adulterated Herbal Supplements
4/17/2020

Joint Pain Supplement Isoprex Settles Charges of Making False Claims
7/28/2020

Iron Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen
6/19/2018

FDA Warns Seller of Weight Control Patches
2/06/2016

Marketers of Weight Supplements AF Plus and Final Trim Violated Consumer Protection Laws, Says FTC
10/21/2015

Imported Supplements Can Be Dangerous, FDA Warns
3/28/2015

Settlement Restricts Label Claims for Certain Glucosamine Supplements
3/19/2009

QVC Settles Charges of False Claims for Supplements

8/28/2008

FDA Finds Fault with Generic Toprol XL -- Problems Reported Earlier by ConsumerLab.com
6/19/2008

FDA Warns Groups to Stop Selling Fake Cancer 'Cures'
7/26/2014

FTC Says Company Made "Outrageous" Weight Loss Claims

8/27/2013

FTC Refunds Consumers of Children's Vitamins as Part of Deceptive Advertising Settlement
5/03/2011

FDA Warns: Beware of Bogus STD Products
3/20/2020

Seller of Rejuvenation Pills Settles Charges of Making False Claims
8/22/2015

Synthetic Amphetamine, Less Protein and More Sugar Than Claimed Found in Workout Supplements
4/29/2015

FDA Targets Weight Loss and Workout Supplements Listing Synthetic Stimulant DMBA
4/11/2015

Acai Berry Marketers Who Tricked Consumers with Fake News Sites Ordered to Pay $16 Million

2/06/2015

POM Wonderful Claims Were Deceptive, Court Rules
2/16/2016

Work Out and Weight Supplements Contain Synthetic Amphetamine-Like Compound
9/30/2015

Weight and Energy Supplement Contains Synthetic "Amphetamine"
11/25/2016

DMAA Product Recalled
6/21/2016

"Doctor Trusted" Seal and Certification Program for Dietary Supplements Misleading and Meaningless, Says FTC
4/08/2016

Large Doses of Stimulant Methylsynephrine Found In Weight Loss Supplements

4/06/2016

FDA Warns of Stimulant Methylsynephrine In Supplements
4/05/2016

Muscle Enhancement Supplement Recalled
12/12/2014

Marketers of HCG Settle FTC Charges of Deceptive Weight Loss Claims
11/28/2006

FTC Targets Seller of Pills Promoted for Height, Weight, and Bone Improvement
1/20/2021

FDA Warns Seller of Vitamin D, Curcumin and CoQ10 Promoted for Treating COVID-19
9/24/2020

FTC Sends Refund Checks to Consumers of Deceptive Joint Pain Supplement
10/10/2003

Government Stops Sale of Supplements Claiming to Treat Obesity and Impotence

1/20/2019

RXBAR Protein Bars Recalled
11/29/2012

Sensa Settles Second False Advertising Lawsuit
3/16/2006

Garden of Life, Maker of Primal Defense, Settles FTC Charges
1/09/2014

Four Companies Settle FTC Charges of Deceptive Weight Loss Claims
4/30/2021

FDA Warns Seller of Fish Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Collagen, and Elderberry Supplements
1/10/2017

FTC Charges Marketers of Prevagen With Making False Claims
3/12/2016

FDA Finds Problems at 58% of Supplement Manufacturing Sites in U.S. and Abroad
3/13/2020

FDA Finds Problems at 52% of Supplement Manufacturing Sites in U.S. and 42% Abroad
8/18/2020

Seller of Immune Shot Criminally Charged With Making Coronavirus Claims
1/21/2021

Federal Court Bars Fusion Health From Promoting Vitamin D for COVID-19
11/21/2014

Seller of Diabetes, Prostate Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
3/04/2003

U.S. Warns of Ephedra Risks and Proposes Warning Label for Supplements
1/24/2009

Many Brands of Nutrition Bars Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
9/08/2020

Seller of "Diabetes Supplement" & More Warned for Drug Claims
7/23/2016

Seller of GlucoCor Warned for Drug Claims
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Clinical Updates (2)

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1/18/2014

Vitamin D Helps Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is an inflammation of the muscle and soft tissue which causes pain and fatigue. A recent study found that giving vitamin D reduced the pain associated with fibromyalgia. For details about the dose and target vitamin D blood level in the study, as well as our tests of vitamin D supplements, see the updated  Vitamin D Supplements Review >>   
6/10/2015

Do Plant Sterols Help?
Many studies have shown that taking plant sterols with meals can lower levels of LDL "bad" cholesterol. While that's a good thing, a recent study questions whether this reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease — the main target of treatment. Get the details in the "Concerns and Cautions" section of the Cholesterol-Lowering Supplements (Sterols and Policosanol) Review >>

News Releases (38)

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2/25/2021

Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2021 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
10/21/2020

Best Apple Cider Vinegar? Quality of Bottled Apple Cider Vinegars and Supplements Varies, According to ConsumerLab
4/28/2020

Best and Worst Multivitamins Revealed by ConsumerLab -- Problems Found With 44% of Multis Tested
2/25/2020

Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2020 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
2/25/2019

Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2019 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
2/25/2018

Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2018 Based on Consumer Satisfaction
1/21/2018

Best Apple Cider Vinegar? Beware of Poison! -- ConsumerLab.com Tests Reveal the Best and Worst Apple Cider Vinegars and Pills and Why Some Could Be Dangerous
11/01/2017

Gummies Are Most Likely to Fail Testing in Review of Multivitamins -- Best and Worst Multivitamins Identified by ConsumerLab Testing
10/19/2017

ConsumerLab.com Reveals Best Zinc Lozenges and Supplements for Shortening Colds and Correcting Deficiency
6/21/2017

Which Magnesium Is Best? ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Brands and Reveals Its Top Pick
5/26/2017

ConsumerLab.com Tests Reveal the Best Calcium Supplements
3/15/2017

ConsumerLab.com Reveals Best and Worst Vitamin C Supplements -- 20% Fail ConsumerLab.com Tests of Quality
2/25/2017

Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2017 Based on Consumer Satisfaction
2/25/2016

Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2016 Based on Consumer Satisfaction
2/09/2016

Lysine: Does It Work for Cold Sores and Which Brands Are Best? -- ConsumerLab.com Reviews the Evidence and Tests Supplements Often Used to Prevent Herpes Eruptions
1/12/2016

Problems Found with 32% of Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements -- ConsumerLab.com Identifies Good Choices for Men, Women, and Children
2/25/2015

Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2015 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
12/10/2014

ConsumerLab.com Identifies Best Zinc Products for Colds, Eyes, and Zinc Deficiency -- Popular Zinc Supplements and Lozenges Tested and Compared
4/09/2014

Best Fish Oil? ConsumerLab.com Testing Finds Many High Quality Supplements, But Pitfalls Exist
2/12/2014

Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2014 Based on Consumer Satisfaction -- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
2/01/2013

Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2013 Based on Consumer Satisfaction
10/17/2012

ConsumerLab.com Tests and Compares Vision Supplements - Guides Consumers Through a Variety of Ingredients and Formulas
9/27/2012

ConsumerLab.com Reveals How Much Caffeine is in Energy Drinks -- Also Finds Some Drinks and Dietary Supplements Don't Contain Claimed Amounts of B Vitamins
5/30/2012

ConsumerLab.com Identifies Best and Worst Magnesium Supplements Based on Tests and Comparisons
3/12/2012

Review of vitamin C supplements by ConsumerLab.com finds many of high quality but a wide range in prices
2/01/2012

Top-rated vitamin and supplement brands and merchants on consumer satisfaction for 2012 -- Based on ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
12/20/2011

Choose zinc supplements carefully -- ConsumerLab.com finds only some have dosage proven to shorten colds, reduce eye disease
11/29/2011

ConsumerLab.com identifies many quality melatonin sleep supplements, but prices range from 4 cents to over $1 for the same dose
2/01/2011

Top-rated vitamin and supplement brands and merchants on consumer satisfaction for 2011 -- Based on ConsumerLab.com survey of vitamin and supplement users 
1/31/2011

Vitamin D use increased 52% in past two years according to ConsumerLab.com survey of supplement users -- Fish oil continued to surpass multivitamins as most popular supplement and Internet was most common place to buy supplements
9/28/2010

ConsumerLab.com finds quality problems with nearly 30% of fish oil supplements reviewed; "Fishy" claims identified -- Softgels and liquids for adults, children and pets tested, including krill oil and algal oil supplements 
2/01/2010

Top-rated supplement brands and merchants for consumer satisfaction for 2010; Based on ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
3/31/2009

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 Limits
2/03/2009

Survey shows fish oil nearly as popular as multivitamins among supplement users.  Most also take calcium and CoQ10 -- ConsumerLab.com publishes 2009 Report on Vitamin & Supplement Users, including top-rated brands and merchants. 
1/13/2009

ConsumerLab.com reports largest test of CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements -- Most supplements provide claimed ingredient, but large variation in dosage and forms may confuse consumers.  ConsumerLab.com provides guidance.
8/05/2008

ConsumerLab.com Find Fifty Fish Oil Supplements Pass Quality Testing -- New Report Helps Consumers Choose Among Pills, Liquids, Foods and Beverages with Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA)
3/07/2008

ConsumerLab.com finds most vitamin C supplements pass quality tests but one short on ingredient and some exceed tolerable levels
1/23/2008

ConsumerLab.com announces brands and merchants rated highest by dietary supplement consumers
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