January
Also see: Do any supplements help prevent or treat a cold?
Also see: Are there vitamins or supplements that can reduce my risk of breast cancer? Do any increase cancer risk?
Also see our article about food and supplement interactions with levothyroxine.
Also see: Which supplements and foods help with gout and which may worsen it?
Also learn about red yeast rice for lowering cholesterol and our Top Pick among such supplements.
Also, learn whether C15:0 fatty acid is "essential," as some claim.
Also see: Which supplements help to improve energy and decrease fatigue?
Also see: Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?
Also see: Which supplements and lifestyle changes improve sleep, and which cause insomnia?
- Does Pycnogenol help control coronary artery calcification?
- Is Pycnogenol beneficial for glaucoma?
- Do lentils or split peas need to be soaked to remove phytate or lectin?
- Does cooking dry beans in slow cookers or pressure cookers, or baking in casseroles deactivate lectins?
- Are dietary phytates linked with any health benefits?
Can rinsing rice or cooking it in excess water help remove arsenic?
February
Also see: Can any supplements improve or worsen symptoms of fibromyalgia?
Also see: Do any supplements increase skin elasticity or tighten the skin?
We also added information about a variety of coatings applied to produce and whether these need to be removed.
Also see: Do “lite” salts and salt substitutes containing potassium help lower blood pressure and reduce heart risks? Are they safe?
Also see our Top Picks among vitamin D and iron supplements.
Also see our article about supplements for memory and cognition.
Also see: Do any supplements or foods help with migraine? Do any trigger migraine?
- Do canned beans need to be soaked or cooked to remove lectins before eating?
- Does soaking or cooking dried soybeans or edamame help remove phytate or lectins?
- Can the nutrient bioavailability of beans be improved by cooking with garlic, onions, or tomato?
Also find out if "plant-based" plastic tea bags may be less likely to release microplastics than regular plastic or nylon tea bags.
A new video explaining how to choose the best green tea is also now available.
Also see: Does CoQ10 reduce wrinkles, increase skin elasticity, or tighten the skin? Are there any other supplements that can help?
March
Also, find out why using mouthwash too many times per day might be unsafe.
Also see our Water Pitcher Filters Review.
Also see: Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?
Also see our recent tests of psyllium supplements.
The product was tested and Approved through ConsumerLab's Quality Certification Program.
Also find out how coffee affects:
See our Top Picks among psyllium fiber and prebiotic fiber supplements.
Learn about the effects of other supplements on acne.
Be aware that lead contamination was recently reported in several brands of cinnamon, as discussed in our Review, which also includes our Top Picks for ground cinnamon to avoid lead and other toxins.
Also see: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?
Also see: Do any supplements help with COVID-19? Do supplements like vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, or herbals work?
Also see: Do any supplements or foods help with migraine? Do any trigger migraine?
Also, learn which pulse oximeter readings are considered "normal" and which should prompt you to call your physician or seek medical care.
Also see: Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?
April
Also see: Which supplements, foods or diet and lifestyle changes help relieve acid reflux (heartburn), and which worsen it?
Also see our answer to the question: Which vitamins and supplements should be stopped before getting blood work and laboratory tests?
Also see: Top 8 vitamins and nutrients for vegetarians and vegans.
Also, see our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Review, which includes our Top Picks among bottled olive oils.
Also see: Which supplements or foods can help lower cholesterol and keep my heart healthy? Are there any to avoid?
Also see: Do any supplements, like Nervive, help with nerve pain, like sciatica, diabetic neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia?
Also, find out which antidepressants are most and least likely to be associated with loss of hair.
Also see: Which vitamins and minerals should be taken together or separately?
Also see: Which supplements or foods can help lower cholesterol and keep my heart healthy? Are there any to avoid?
Also see: Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?
Also see: Do any supplements, like Nervive, help with nerve pain, like sciatica, diabetic neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia?
Also see our recent Top Pick among magnesium supplements.
Also see: 10 Supplements That May Boost Testosterone (And 12 That May Not)
May
In response to a lawsuit, a popular brand of supplements is now providing refunds to people who purchased one of its magnesium products. The suit alleged that the products were mislabeled regarding the form of magnesium they contained. See the Update in our Magnesium Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for magnesium.
Similarly, one of the magnesium products covered in our recent Review also seems to have its form of magnesium mislabeled despite providing the correct amount of magnesium. We have changed its status to Not Approved (see the Update).
In addition, a company that sells a magnesium supplement that was Not Approved by us responded to a question about this from a ConsumerLab member. The response suggests that the company does not understand that its product is mislabeled (see the Update).
Does taking L-citrulline decrease liver fat or have other benefits in people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD)? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our L-Citrulline Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among L-citrulline supplements.
Also see: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?
Having bariatric surgery can lead to vitamin deficiencies in people who do not follow recommended supplementation. This was recently reported in three individuals who developed thiamin deficiency after gastric bypass surgery. Get the details in the Thiamin section of our B Vitamin Supplements Review.
Also see our Top Pick among multivitamins for people who have undergone bariatric surgery and our article about supplements to take or avoid after bariatric surgery.
Also see: Do any supplements help relieve stress?
Also see: Which supplements help with arthritis?
Also see: Do any supplements help for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Also see our Top Pick among magnesium supplements.
Also see: Do any supplements help with restless legs syndrome?