Could my CoQ10 supplement be causing my insomnia?
Learn more about the impact on sleep that supplements such as CoQ10, St. John's wort, and DHEA may have. Insomnia may be caused by certain supplements.
Why is there so much cadmium, a toxin, in cocoa powders but not in dark chocolate?
Learn more about the presence of the toxic heavy metal cadmium in cocoa powder and dark chocolate.
Do sea moss and carrageenan have health benefits? Are there risks?
Sea moss is promoted for thyroid health, boosting immunity, improving gut health, and other uses. Find out if it works and learn about possible side effects of sea moss and its constituent, carrageenan.
Is it okay to take a zinc supplement while I am on an antibiotic for a respiratory infection?
Does zinc interfere with the absorption of antibiotics? Learn more about this and other effects in the body.
What is Pycnogenol, does it work, and is it the same as other pine bark extracts?
Learn more about Pycnogenol, including evidence from clinical studies on blood clots, osteoarthritis, cognition, vision, tinnitus, and the skin and safety.
Can taking fish oil or calcium supplements increase my risk of prostate cancer? My doctor recommended that I stop taking them since I have an enlarged prostate.
Information on fish oil and calcium supplements, including whether they increase the risk of prostate cancer.
Is there evidence that d-limonene can help fight cancer?
Find out if d-limonene can help fight cancer or help for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disorder), including evidence from clinical studies.
Does Prevagen really improve memory?
Learn more about Prevagen, including clinical studies on Prevagen's impact on memory & cognition, safety, pricing, and an FDA warning letter. ConsumerLab explores the efficacy of Prevagen.
Are gummy vitamins better or worse than pills?
Learn more about gummy supplements, including those for multivitamins, vitamins C and D, calcium, and B vitamins.
Is it better to eat farmed salmon or wild salmon? Which one has more omega-3s and less contamination with PCBs, mercury, etc.?
Learn more about wild caught vs. farm raised salmon, including omega-3 content and contamination with PCBs, mercury, and other toxins.