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Is Greek yogurt a good source of protein?

Find out if Greek yogurt is a good source of protein, how much protein it contains, and what type of protein it contains..

Greek yogurt as a good source of protein? -- container of Oikos Greek yogurt

I read that statins can cause diabetes. Is this true also with red yeast rice?

Find out if red yeast rice supplements increase the risk of diabetes, as some statin medications do. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Does taking vitamin C (1,000 mg) deplete copper in the body?

Find out if taking vitamin C supplements can deplete copper levels in the body and cause copper deficiency. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Does Taking Vitamin C Deplete Copper Levels? -- Oranges and Vitamin C Tablets

Do probiotics help prevent urinary tract infections?

Find out if probiotics can help to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Plus, information about other supplements that may help for UTIs, including cranberry and D-mannose. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Do whey or soy protein powders contain estrogens?

Learn about the estrogen content of whey protein powders and soy protein powders. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Can taking curcumin cause dry eye?

Find out if curcumin (from turmeric) can cause dry eye, or help to relieve dry eye. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Curcumin and Dry Eye -- woman with dry eyes, rubbing her eyes

What are the health benefits of holy basil extract?

Learn about the health benefits of holy basil leaf extract. See the clinical evidence for and against holy basil extract for lowering blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, reducing anxiety and stress, boosting the immune system, and reducing the pain and inflammation of arthritis. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Holy Basil for Diabetes, Anxiety and Stress? -- Holy basil leaf and pills

Is Ester-C the best form of vitamin C?

Info on Ester-C Vitamin C, including which form of vitamin C is best, fully-reduced, liposomal and others based on absorption and side effects. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Has the probiotic VSL#3 been changed or discontinued? Is Visbiome a good alternative?

Find out if the probiotic formula VSL#3 has been changed and how it compares with Visbiome. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

VSL #3 vs. Visbiome -- box of VSL#3 and Visbiome

Is kratom too dangerous to use?

Find out if kratom is safe/legal to use, including potential adverse effects, such as agitation, rapid heartbeat, nausea, drowsiness, seizures, and possible drug interactions.