What are the health benefits of bovine colostrum and is it safe?
Bovine colostrum is promoted for boosting immunity, preventing and treating diarrhea, and improving gut health, but does it really work? See the clinical evidence for bovine colostrum, including doses that have been used, as well as safety concerns, cost considerations, and the difference between regular bovine colostrum and hyperimmune bovine colostrum.
Which dietary supplements are most often linked to adverse reactions by users?
Find out which types of supplements are most likely to cause adverse effects such as nausea, dizziness, racing heart, or insomnia based on a study of supplement users. Also learn how often adverse effects are reported when taking workout and bodybuilding supplements, weight loss supplements, and more.
How to Reduce Lightheadedness and Dizziness When Standing Up (Orthostatic Hypotension)
Learn about movements that can reduce lightheadedness and dizziness that can occur from a drop in blood pressure upon standing (initial orthostatic hypotension). Plus find out if supplements such as vitamin D and CoQ10 may help.
Do prunes increase bone density or help prevent osteoporosis?
Find out if eating prunes can increase bone density or help prevent osteoporosis.
Dandelion Tea & Supplements: Health Benefits and Safety
Find out about the potential health benefits of dandelion tea and supplements, as well as safety, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
Does urolithin A reduce age-related muscle decline, osteoarthritis, or other age-related diseases?
Find out if urolithin A may improve age-related muscle decline and learn about its safety.
Can any supplements improve or worsen symptoms of fibromyalgia?
Find out if any supplements may help improve fibromyalgia symptoms, learn which supplements do not seem beneficial, and find out if any supplements worsen symptoms.
What are "hypoallergenic" supplements? How can I find hypoallergenic supplements on ConsumerLab.com?
Hypoallergenic supplements are typically formulated without ingredients known to be common food allergens, such as milk, fish, shellfish, eggs and nuts, and/or gluten , and certain artificial coloring agents, and fillers. ConsumerLab has tested many hypoallergenic supplements including multivitamins, probiotics, protein powders and more.
Are people with kidney disease at risk of getting too much potassium if they take a multivitamin? Which multivitamins are best for people with kidney disease?
Learn if people with kidney disease are at increased risk of getting too much potassium from multivitamins, find out which multivitamins do not contain potassium, and learn what other products should be avoided by people restricting potassium intake.
Which supplements and foods reduce or increase the risk of kidney stones?
Find out which supplements, foods and beverages may increase or decrease the risk of kidney stones, including information about potassium, calcium, choline, turmeric and curcumin, vitamin C, as well as foods and beverages such as green tea, lemon juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, chocolate and almonds.