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LifeWave Patches: Do They Work?
LifeWave patches are promoted for numerous health benefits, but does research support these claims? Find out, and learn about possible safety concerns, cost, and controversies related to LifeWave patches.
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Is Super Beta Prostate better than other prostate supplements?
Find out if Super Beta Prostate is effective, including clinical evidence and price.
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Does Magnesi-Om Work and Is It Worth It?
Magnesi-Om's website claims it can promote calmness and improve cognitive function, muscle relaxation, and bowel movements. Find out if it's been shown to work, is safe, and worth the price.
Clinical Update
3/12/2019
Ashwagandha for Vitality?
Did giving ashwagandha to middle-aged, overweight men improve their vitality, vigor, or levels of testosterone? Find out in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
3/09/2026
Ashwagandha & Male Vitality
Does ashwagandha boost testosterone or improve vitality in healthy men? We break down the findings in our Ashwagandha Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
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Schisandra Berry Supplements: Health Benefits and Safety
Schisandra berry extracts and supplements are promoted to improve mood and sleep, liver health, muscle strength, and symptoms of menopause. Find out if they work and are safe, including side effects and drug interactions.
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What are the health benefits of serrapeptase?
Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme. Learn more about its health effects, including whether evidence supports its use for pain, inflammation, and heart health.
Clinical Update
10/16/2020
Vitamin C for Vitality?
Can taking a vitamin C supplement or eating a vitamin C-rich food improve mood, energy, or overall well-being? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of the Vitamin C Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for vitamin C.
Clinical Update
4/30/2024
Magnesium for Anxiety and Sleep?
Do magnesium supplements reduce anxiety or improve sleep? See what studies have shown for anxiety and sleep and also learn about the product Natural Vitality Calm which we tested in our recent Magnesium Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
12/21/2021
Vitamin C for Mood?
Can vitamin C from the diet or supplements help boost mood, including symptoms of depression? Find out what current evidence suggests in the Vitality and Mood section of our Vitamin C Supplements Review, which includes a list of foods high in vitamin C and our Top Picks for vitamin C.
Product Update
2/05/2026
Heavy Metals in "Calm" Magnesium?
A recent independent report found lead, cadmium, and arsenic far above "Action Levels" in a Natural Vitality Calm magnesium supplement. Get our take on this in our Magnesium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for magnesium.
Product Update
5/04/2026
Are David Beckham’s IM8 Supplements Worth Taking?
We took a close look at David Beckham’s IM8 supplements for longevity and vitality to see how the ingredients stack up and whether the claims are supported by evidence. Get our take.
News Release
February 24, 2026
ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Major Differences in DHEA Supplements
White Plains, NY, February 24, 2026 — DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone naturally produced by the body and used to make estrogen and testosterone.
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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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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.
Recalls & Warnings
February 24, 2025
Vitality Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled
On February 20, 2025, One Source Nutrition recalled all lots of Vitality capsules after FDA analysis found the supplements to contain undeclared prescription drugs sildenafil and tadalafil, which are not permitted in dietary supplements.
News Release
May 07, 2024
ConsumerLab Tests Magnesium Supplements, Spots Problems and Selects a Top Pick
White Plains, NY, May 7, 2024 — Nearly half the U.S. population does not get adequate amounts of magnesium and may benefit from increasing magnesium intake from foods or supplementation.
Clinical Update
7/16/2019
Do Vitamin Patches Work?
We've added important new information to our answer to the question: Do Vitamin Patches Work?
News Release
June 29, 2023
ConsumerLab Tests Reveal the Best Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices
White Plains, New York, June 29, 2023 — Turmeric and curcumin (a key compound in turmeric) are promoted for uses including osteoarthritis, seasonal allergies, and ulcerative colitis, as well as improving cognition and reducing symptoms of depression.
News Release
June 14, 2022
Best B Complexes, B12, and Other B Vitamin Supplements Revealed by ConsumerLab Tests: Beware of High Doses
White Plains, New York, June 14, 2022 — Recent ConsumerLab tests of over 30 popular vitamin B complexes and supplements revealed that four products contained either much less, or much more, of at least one B vitamin listed on the label.
Recalls & Warnings
March 23, 2023
FDA Warns Herbal Vitality for Promoting Supplements to Treat Cold & Flu, Kidney Stones & More
On March 7, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to Herbal Vitality, Inc.
News Release
March 11, 2022
Best Magnesium Supplements Identified by ConsumerLab
White Plains, New York, May 12, 2022 — Nearly half the U.S. population does not get adequate amounts of magnesium and can benefit from increasing magnesium intake from foods or supplementation.
Recalls & Warnings
February 27, 2025
Male Enhancement Supplement Sold on Amazon and Walmart Recalled
On February 25, 2025, Natural Dior LLC recalled affected lots of a dietary supplement Vitafer-L Gold Liquid because it contains undeclared tadalafil, which is not permitted in dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
June 13, 2024
Thyroid Supplement Recalled Due to Salmonella
On June 11, 2024, Penn Herb Company Ltd issued a recall of 51 bottles of Nature’s Wonderland Thyroid Formula capsules after FDA testing revealed the products to be contaminated with Salmonella.
News Release
June 16, 2021
Wide Variations in Ginseng Potency, Quality Revealed by ConsumerLab Tests
White Plains, New York, June 16, 2021 — Ginseng is promoted for a wide range of uses, from increasing energy, "vitality," and libido, to improving blood sugar levels and preventing colds.
News Release
March 04, 2020
CBD Most Often Used for Pain, Then Sleep, According to CL Survey. Half of Users Think It Works.
White Plains, New York, March 4, 2020 — A recent survey of 9,782 people who use dietary supplements found that 14.5% of respondents purchased CBD (or hemp extract, which is a source of CBD) in 2019. The survey asked those people what they used CBD for and whether or not they thought it worked.
Recalls & Warnings
January 21, 2021
Federal Court Bars Fusion Health From Promoting Vitamin D for COVID-19
On January 8, 2021, the United States Department of Justice announced a permanent injunction has been entered, barring dietary supplement marketer Matthew Ryncarz and his companies Fusion Health and Vitality LLC dba Pharm Origins and Fusion Ionz LLC dba Pharm Origins from making claims that their ...
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.
News Release
September 27, 2019
Best Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Identified by ConsumerLab
White Plains, New York, September 27, 2019 — Turmeric and curcumin (the major compound in turmeric) are among the most popular supplements, promoted to reduce inflammation and help with conditions such as arthritis as well as indigestion and depression.
News Release
June 21, 2017
Which Magnesium Is Best? ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Brands and Reveals Its Top Pick
White Plains, New York, June 21, 2017 — Magnesium supplements are among the most popular supplements, but do you need to take one and, if so, which is best? To find out, ConsumerLab.com reviewed the clinical evidence, and purchased and tested popular magnesium supplements sold in the U.S.
News Release
December 21, 2016
Best CoQ10? ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements and Reveals Its Top Picks
White Plains, New York, December 21, 2016 — Although CoQ10 and ubiquinol are among the most popular supplements, wide variations in price, dosage, absorption and bioavailability can make choosing the right product a difficult task. To help, ConsumerLab.
News Release
February 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
White Plains, New York, February 9, 2016 — Lysine is an essential amino acid often taken as a supplement to prevent cold sores, genital herpes lesions, and canker sores. It's also given to cats with feline herpesvirus 1.
News Release
March 17, 2015
CoQ10 & Ubiquinol Supplements Vary in Quality, as Well as Dose, Absorption, and Price According to ConsumerLab.com
White Plains, New York, March 17, 2015 — Findings from a recent study by ConsumerLab.com highlights the difficulty consumers have in selecting a supplement containing the highly-popular anti-oxidant CoQ10 or its activated form, ubiquinol. ConsumerLab.
News Release
March 05, 2013
CoQ10 & Ubiquinol Supplements Should Be Chosen Carefully, Cautions ConsumerLab.com -- Less Than 4% of Listed Ingredient Found in Widely-Sold Product
White Plains, New York — March 5, 2013 — A new report from ConsumerLab.com highlights the difficulty consumers have in selecting a supplement containing the anti-oxidant CoQ10 or its activated form, ubiquinol. ConsumerLab.
News Release
May 30, 2012
ConsumerLab.com Identifies Best and Worst Magnesium Supplements Based on Tests and Comparisons
White Plains, New York — MAY 30, 2012 — Magnesium supplements are among the most popular supplements in the U.S. But which magnesium supplements are best? ConsumerLab.
News Release
March 08, 2011
ConsumerLab.com reviews CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements -- Tests show quality to be high, but large differences found in dosage, formulation, and cost
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — MARCH 8, 2011 — A new report by ConsumerLab.com highlights the difficulty consumers may have in selecting a supplement containing the anti-oxidant CoQ10 or its activated form, ubiquinol. CoQ10 is among the most popular dietary supplements in the U.S.
News Release
August 16, 2010
Problems persist with ginseng supplements -- Review by ConsumerLab.com finds 45% of products don't provide full amount of ingredient or are contaminated
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — August 16, 2010 — ConsumerLab.com reported today that five out of eleven ginseng supplements recently selected for testing contained less ginseng than expected from their labels or were contaminated with lead and/or pesticides.
News Release
September 15, 2009
ConsumerLab.com finds many prostate supplements have correct ingredients, but four fail review -- New report on 19 saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol supplements
White Plains, New York — Tuesday, September 15,2009 — ConsumerLab.com announced test results today from its newest Product Review of Prostate Supplements.
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.
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.
Recalls & Warnings
November 24, 2020
Recalled Vitamin D Contains Potentially Dangerous Ingredient
On November 22, 2020, Fusion Health and Vitality LLC recalled all 2020 lots of CORE Essential Nutrients and Immune Boost Sublingual Vitamin D3 because they are adulterated. CORE Essential Nutrients contains the unapproved food additive hordenine HCl.
News Release
January 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.
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — JANUARY 13, 2009 — A report by ConsumerLab.com on supplements containing the anti-oxidant CoQ10 shows the difficulty for consumers in determining an appropriate dosage.
News Release
May 24, 2006
Problems persist with ginseng supplements — ConsumerLab.com finds nearly half of products lack ingredient or contaminated
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — May 24, 2006 — ConsumerLab.com has released test results for dietary supplements made with ginseng, a popular herb promoted for vitality and the treatment or prevention of a range of medical conditions.
Recalls & Warnings
March 09, 2020
FDA Warns Sellers of Essential Oils, Colloidal Silver & Teas Promoted to Treat Coronavirus
On March 9, 2020, the FDA and FTC announced they have issued joint warning letters to seven companies for selling products such as essential oils, teas and colloidal silver with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
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
January 21, 2017
Seller of "Cancer Kits," Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
On December 22, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Northern Health Products, Inc. following a review of the company's websites, www.northernhealthproducts.com and www.petdca.
Recalls & Warnings
May 13, 2012
Caffeinated Water Illegally Promoted According to FDA
On April 24, 2012, the U.S. FDA sent a Warning Letter to Vitality Distributing, Inc. indicating that the company's product "avitae caffeinated water" is being illegally promoted as an unapproved new drug due to claims relating to its safety and efficacy, such as the following:
Recalls & Warnings
September 27, 2016
Seller of B Vitamins, Omega-3s and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On September 15, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Positive Power Nutrition, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including High Energy C-Complex, Positive Vitality, Positive Performance, Positive CardioGuard, B-Complex 100, Positive Essentials, Positive ...
Recalls & Warnings
November 06, 2014
Seller of Prostate, Heart Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
On October 9, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Health Research Laboratories, LLC/New World Health, following a review of the company's websites, which found statements made about AtheChel Advanced, Betarol, BioTherapex, Omega-3 Cardio Plus, RejuvaLifeRx, and Ultimate Health Formula to be ...
Recalls & Warnings
February 05, 2019
Hill's Science Diet, Prescription Diet Dog Food Recalled Due to Risk of Vitamin D Toxicity
Recall Expanded (3/20/19): This recall was expanded to include additional products.
