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ConsumerLab Tests Saw Palmetto Supplements

Supplements with a certain amount of beta-sitosterol (a type of phytosterol) may reduce symptoms of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), but the latest and most reliable studies show no benefit for saw palmetto supplements, according to a recent ConsumerLab.com investigation ...More
April 27, 2012
Posted in News
This Sporting Life

Exercisers are consistently looking to improve, whether it be in the race, in the gym or in the mirror. Getting injured, sore or tired not only impedes these goals, but can also cause stress and discomfort. Natural products that contain certain scientifically proven ...More
February 24, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles, Sports Nutrition
Fish Oil and Multivitamins Most Popular Supplements

Recent Consumerlab.com survey of 10,000 supplement users reveals most popular supplements and usage trends. ...More
February 6, 2012
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition
Consumers Rate Supplement Brands

Consumers are most satisfied with the Swanson brand of vitamins and supplements when it comes to online purchases; Nutrilite is their favorite direct-selling (multi-level marketing) brand, and Kirkland (from Costco) gives the highest satisfaction out of discount/warehouse ...More
February 1, 2012
Posted in News
Dosage Key to Zinc's Immune Health Benefits

A small off-the-shelf study of zinc products highlights the importance of tying dosage to existing research on immune and other benefits. ...More
December 22, 2011
Posted in News, Immune Health
CL Tests Shows Melatonin Doses Vary

All of the melatonin supplements recently tested by ConsumerLab.com contained their labeled amounts of melatonin, but analysis showed the suggested daily dosage ranged greatly—from 1 mg to 50 mg—and cost ranged from just 4 cents to $1.36 for an equivalent dose. ...More
November 29, 2011
Posted in News
CL Review: L-Arginine Ups Endurance

Nitric oxide supplements didn't increase muscle size or fullness, but supplements with L-arginine increased intense exercise endurance in older and recreational athletes, in a ConsumerLab.com review of clinical studies of supplements used to increase nitric oxide in the ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition
Most Lactase Supplements Pass CL's Tests

Most of the lactase supplements tested by ConsumerLab.com provided enough enzyme activity to offer beneficial effects, and each of the lactose-free milks tested had no detectable lactose, according to a new report published online. However, the testing showed no enzyme ...More
October 31, 2011
Posted in News
Only 70% SAMe Supplements Meet ConsumerLab Criteria

Dietary supplements with SAMe (S-adenosyl-methionine) are commonly used to address osteoarthritis (OA) and depression, but according to ConsumersLabs.com, only seven out of 10 SAM-e supplements selected for testing met all quality criteria. ...More
October 13, 2011
Posted in News
Most Vitamin A Supplements Pass CL Tests

Most vitamin A supplements recently tested by ConsumerLab.com met their label claims; however, one only contained 54.3 percent of its listed amount of vitamin A and another product mislabeled alpha carotene as vitamin A. Those that passed included seven vitamin A pills and ...More
September 21, 2011
Posted in News