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Which supplements reduce hearing loss?

Can supplements such as alpha-lipoic acid, magnesium, N-acetyl-cysteine, folate or vitamins B-12, C and/or E help prevent or improve symptoms among people with hearing loss due to excessive noise or aging? Find out what the clinical evidence shows, and learn whether Advanced Hearing Formula, a supplement marketed for ear health, is likely to help.

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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.

Recalls & Warnings

April 23, 2025

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use ADVANCED KING Joint Supplement

On February 10, 2025, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase or use the joint pain supplement ADVANCED KING (Naturista Store LLC), because FDA analysis confirmed the product contains dexamethasone, diclofenac, and methocarbamol.

News Release

October 02, 2018

Best Joint Health Supplements Identified -- ConsumerLab Tests Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia Supplements for People and Pets

White Plains, New York, October 2, 2018 — Do joint health supplements with ingredients such as glucosamine, chondroitin, Boswellia, and MSM really relieve joint pain or slow the progression of osteoarthritis? If so, which products are best? To find out, ConsumerLab recently tested popular ...

News Release

February 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

Each year, ConsumerLab.com surveys its free e-newsletter subscribers about the vitamins and supplements that they use. The results below are based on 10,329 responses collected in November, 2014. Respondents gave ratings for 1,709 brands and 891 merchants.

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

December 05, 2024

Liquid Multivitamin Recalled

On November 6, 2024, Armonia Natural Store LLC issued a recall of 64 bottles of OneMultivitaminic GAF-PLUS Advance 300 ml because they contain undeclared acetaminophen and dexamethasone phosphate (which are not permitted in dietary supplements) and the undeclared sweetener aspartame.

Recalls & Warnings

November 06, 2023

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Dr. Ergin’s SugarMD Advanced Glucose Support, Found to Contain Prescription Drugs

On November 3, 2023, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase or use Dr. Ergin’s SugarMD Advanced Glucose Support products after FDA laboratory analysis found the supplement to contain glyburide and metformin.

Recalls & Warnings

July 22, 2022

FDA Warns Seller of Vision, Calcium & Magnesium Supplements and More

On June 14, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to New Sun Inc. following inspection of the company’s website which found statements about the company’s products to be drug claims.

Recalls & Warnings

July 14, 2020

Forty-Six More Hand Sanitizers May Contain Toxic Ingredient, Ten More Recalled

Between July 6 and 10, 2020, the FDA announced that forty-six more hand sanitizers may contain methanol, which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.

Recalls & Warnings

February 09, 2021

Three More Hand Sanitizers Contain Toxic Ingredient

Between February 3 and 5, 2021, the FDA issued warning letters to three sellers of hand sanitizers because laboratory tests showed that their products contain methanol, which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.

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

September 05, 2020

Bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Recalled

On September 3, 2020, AJR Trading LLC recalled one lot of bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer because different lots of the product may contain methanol, which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.

Recalls & Warnings

June 23, 2020

Nine Hand Sanitizers May Contain Toxic Ingredient That Can Cause Serious Illness or Death

Update: (7/14/20) The FDA has warned consumers not to use forty-six more hand sanitizers that may contain methanol.

Recalls & Warnings

March 16, 2021

Albek de Mexico Hand Sanitizer Contains Dangerous Ingredient

On March 11, 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter to Albek de Mexico S.A. de C.V. because laboratory tests showed that their product NEXT ADVANCED ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER contains methanol, which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.

Recalls & Warnings

January 16, 2015

CVS Sued for Eye Health Supplement Claims

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against CVS for promoting the company's Advanced Eye Health supplement as comparable to the formula used in the large National Institutes of Health (NIH) eye disease study known as AREDS2, despite the fact that it does not contain the same ingredients.

Recalls & Warnings

January 27, 2003

FTC Charges Dr. Clark and Related Companies with Making Unsubstantiated Health Claims

The Federal Trade Commission has charged a Switzerland-based company and its U.S. counterpart with making numerous unsubstantiated efficacy claims for a variety of dietary supplements and devices that they sell on the Internet.

Recalls & Warnings

October 24, 2012

Manufacturer of Green Tea, Vitamin E, Omega-3 and Cranberry Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations, Misbranding and Drug Claims

On October 16, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to dietary supplement manufacturer Advanced Nutritional Technology Inc.

Recalls & Warnings

August 06, 2013

Weight Loss Supplement Recall Expanded

On August 5, 2013, Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc., issued a voluntary recall of herbal weight loss supplements Quick Thin and Bethel Advance because they were found to contain sibutramine and phenolphthalein.

Recalls & Warnings

April 04, 2013

FDA Warns Consumers Of Weight Loss Supplement Containing Undeclared Drug

On April 4, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase or use the dietary supplement MAXILOSS Weight Advanced Blue because it was found to contain sibutramine.

Recalls & Warnings

February 25, 2013

Weight Loss Supplement Recalled Due To Undeclared Drug

On February 21, 2013, Olaax Corp. issued a voluntary, nationwide recall of the company's weight loss supplement MAXILOSS Weight Advanced softgels because they were found to contain undeclared Sibutramine.

Recalls & Warnings

January 19, 2018

Flawless Beauty Shut Down, Company's Kits and Products Recalled

On January 19, 2018, Flawless Beauty, LLC issued a recall for all lots of nineteen products sold individually or together as part of its "whitening kits."  

Recalls & Warnings

March 29, 2016

Maker of Bone Health, Prostate, Cholesterol Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims

On March 17, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Rx Vitamins, Inc., following a facility inspection which found the company's products, includingTestost-Rx, DB-7, The Bone Density Formula, NaturLo Cholesterol, ThyRx-7 and Arth-9 to be misbranded.