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Pomegranate Juice and Supplements
See the evidence for the health benefits of pomegranate juice and pomegranate supplements, and whether pomegranate can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, plus information about safety, side effects, and allergic reactions.
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2/01/2020
Pomegranate for Memory?
Pomegranate juice and supplements have been promoted for improving cardiovascular health, controlling blood sugar, and inhibiting prostate cancer. Most recently pomegranate juice was tested in a year-long study for its effects on memory. Find out if it helped, and see if it works for other touted uses, in the What It Does section of the Pomegranate Juice and Supplements Review Article.
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Testosterone Boosters
Do cacao and pomegranate peel or luteolin boost testosterone levels in men? Find out in our article about testosterone boosting supplements.
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Which supplements can help to lower blood pressure?
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Recalls & Warnings
September 15, 2020
FDA Warns Seller of Unapproved "COVID-19 test package"
On June 29, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pomegranate Consulting, LLC, Pomegranate Consulting, Ltd. dba Glorious One-Pot Meals for selling COVID-19 test package, an unapproved, adulterated, and misbranded antibody test for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recalls & Warnings
September 27, 2010
FTC Charges Deceptive Advertising by POM Wonderful
On September 27, 2010, the U.S.
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Can lemon juice, lemonade, or other juices reduce my chances of getting kidney stones?
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What are the benefits of grape seed extract?
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Can beetroot juice improve my workout performance?
Find out if beetroot juice can help improve exercise endurance or performance, how it works, the clinical evidence, and cautions.. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
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What is the best way to take curcumin? Is it better to take it all at once or in divided doses?
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What are the health benefits of tart cherry juice?
See the evidence for tart cherry juice health benefits from clinical studies. Find out if tart cherry has anti-inflammatory effects, if it can improve sleep, lower high blood pressure, or help for muscle pain and osteoarthritis.
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Can beetroot juice or supplements lower blood pressure or improve exercise performance, and are they safe?
Learn more about beetroot juice and beetroot supplements and if beetroot can really help lower blood pressure.
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Which supplements and foods help with gout and which may worsen it?
Find out about the effects on uric acid levels and gout of fish and fish oil, coffee, beer, animal meat, milk proteins, vegetable proteins, fructose, lemon juice, tart cherry juice, vitamin A, vitamin C, and niacin
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Are cranberry supplements helpful for men? Can they help with symptoms of an enlarged prostate, prostatitis, or urinary tract infections?
Learn more about how cranberry pills, cranberries, cranberry juice and supplements can help prevent urinary tract infections.
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Which supplements help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer?
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How much resveratrol is in wine? Is it enough to have a benefit?
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Do probiotics help prevent urinary tract infections?
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Is Bottled Water Better Than Tap Water?
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Recalls & Warnings
February 06, 2015
POM Wonderful Claims Were Deceptive, Court Rules
On January 30, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that an appeals court has upheld the Commission's ruling that marketers for POM Wonderful made deceptive health claims about the product.
Recalls & Warnings
January 18, 2013
FTC Upholds Ruling, POM Wonderful Health Claims Were Deceptive
On January 16, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it will uphold a judge’s ruling that makers of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and POMx supplements made deceptive and unsubstantiated claims that the products could treat, prevent, or reduce the risk of heart disease, prostate ...
Clinical Update
12/18/2018
Comparing Beetroot Juices, Concentrates, and Powders
Nitrate is a key compound in beetroot juice products, yet most products don't list their nitrate content. A new study reveals how much nitrate is in popular beetroot juices, concentrates, and powders. Find out which contain the most or the least nitrate in our answer to the question: Can beetroot juice improve my workout performance?
Clinical Update
5/12/2020
Low-Cal Orange Juice For Kidney Stones?
Increasing citrate intake may reduce the risk of kidney stones. Find out how effective low-cal orange juice is at increasing citrate in our answer to the question: Can lemon juice, lemonade, or other juices reduce my chances of getting kidney stones?
Clinical Update
7/31/2021
Juices for Kidney Stones?
Are cranberry juice or apple cider vinegar good sources of citrate to lower the risk of kidney stones? Find out in our updated answer to the question: Can lemon juice, lemonade, or other juices reduce my chances of getting kidney stones?
Clinical Update
4/26/2022
Cranberry Juice vs Cocktail
Although either may help prevent UTIs, learn the huge difference between cranberry juice and juice cocktail, and how you can avoid as much as 300 Calories a day with our Top Pick among cranberry juices.
Clinical Update
7/24/2021
Cranberry for H. pylori Infection?
Can cranberry juice help treat H. pylori infection – a cause of stomach inflammation and ulcers? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Cranberry Juices and Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among cranberry juices and supplements.
Clinical Update
5/22/2019
Does Tart Cherry Juice Help?
A recent clinical trial investigated the effects of Montmorency tart cherry juice on blood sugar control, markers of inflammation, and the gut. Find out if it helped. See our updated answer to the question: What are the benefits of tart cherry juice?
Clinical Update
12/17/2021
Lemon Juice and Kidney Stones
Drinking lemon juice daily may help prevent kidney stones but there is a downside, according to a recent, two-year study. Get the details in our updated answer about Juices That May Reduce Kidney Stone Risk.
Clinical Update
4/19/2022
Pickle Juice Works for Muscle Cramps
A recent study found that pickle juice reduced the severity of cramps (e.g., in the calves and feet). Get the details, including the dosage, timing, and type of pickle juice used in our article about Supplements for Muscle Cramps.
Also find out if a product called HOTSHOT might be beneficial for muscle cramps.
Clinical Update
8/23/2022
Tart Cherry Juice for Sleep?
Can tart cherry juice or supplements improve sleep? Find out what a recent study showed in our updated article about the health benefits of tart cherry juice.
Clinical Update
2/22/2023
How Much Nitrate in Beetroot Juice?
There are major differences in the amounts of nitrate (a key compound) in beetroot juice products. Learn more in our CL Answer about beetroot juice.
Clinical Update
8/04/2023
How to Store Beetroot Juice
The beneficial effects of beetroot juice are attributed to its nitrate. If not properly stored, however, the nitrate can be completely lost. See how to keep nitrate levels high -- as demonstrated in a recent study -- in our article about beetroot juice.
Clinical Update
12/19/2023
Cranberry for UTIs?
Cranberry juice and supplements may help prevent urinary tract infections, but can they treat an existing infection? See what a recent review of the evidence concluded in our Cranberry Juice and Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick cranberry juice and pills.
Clinical Update
3/19/2024
Beetroot Juice Better for Some Than Others?
Beetroot juice may improve exercise capacity for some people, but the benefit appears to be different between women and men, as seen in a recent study. Find out more in our article about beetroot juice and supplements.
Clinical Update
4/07/2022
Pickle Juice for Muscle Cramps?
Can drinking pickle juice help relieve muscle cramps and are there safety concerns? Find out in our updated article about Supplements for Muscle Cramps.
Clinical Update
2/08/2022
Tart Cherry for Memory?
Can tart cherry juice improve memory and attention, or reduce fatigue, in middle-aged men and women? See what a new study found, as well as other potential uses in our updated article about the Health Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice.
Clinical Update
3/15/2017
Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Juice Plus+?
Chronic systemic inflammation is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. A recent clinical trial assessed the product Juice Plus+ for its ability to reduce this inflammation in obese men and women. The abstract of the published study indicates that it works, but the results tell a different story. For details, see the "What It Does" section of the Greens and Whole Foods Powders, Pills, and Drinks Review (which includes our tests of products) >>
Clinical Update
6/15/2019
Tart Cherry for Soreness After Exercise?
Can tart cherry juice improve muscle recovery and reduce soreness after exercise? See what a new study found in our update to the question: What are the benefits of tart cherry juice?
Clinical Update
7/13/2019
Does Tart Cherry Improve Memory?
Can tart cherry juice improve memory and cognitive function? See the results of a recent study in our full answer to the question: What are the benefits of tart cherry juice?
Clinical Update
7/31/2019
Beetroot Juice for Raynaud's?
Does drinking beetroot juice daily reduce symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon? Learn what a recent study found in our answer to the question: Which supplements help with Raynaud's phenomenon?
Clinical Update
7/27/2021
Cranberry for Men?
Can cranberry extract reduce urinary frequency, urgency, and infections in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Find out in the What It Does section of our Cranberry Juices and Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among cranberry juices and supplements.
Clinical Update
8/29/2021
Cranberry Interaction
Cranberry juice and supplements may increase the risk of bleeding in people taking the blood-thinner warfarin in some situations. Get the details about this and other drug interactions with cranberry in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Cranberry Juices and Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
8/21/2020
Beetroot for High Blood Pressure?
Beetroot juice can lower blood pressure – but by how much? Learn what a recent study showed in our updated answer to the question: Can beetroot juice or supplements help lower my blood pressure?
Clinical Update
7/12/2024
Beetroot & Thyroid Function
Does drinking beetroot juice reduce thyroid function? Find out what a study showed in the Concerns and Cautions section of our article about beetroot juice and supplements.
Clinical Update
11/11/2024
Cranberry for Preventing UTIs
Were cranberry juice and supplements as effective as an antibiotic at preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children in a recent analysis? Get the details in our Cranberry Review, which also reviews the evidence for women and UTIs and includes our Top Picks among cranberry juices and pills.
Clinical Update
1/30/2024
Cranberry for Recurrent UTIs?
Did taking cranberry extract for one year reduce recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)? See what a recent study found in our Cranberry Juices and Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among cranberry juices and pills.
Recalls & Warnings
February 05, 2014
Maker of Digestive Health Supplement Warned For Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On January 22, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Intensive Nutrition Incorporated, following a facility inspection which found the company's digestive support supplement, Tanalbit, to be adulterated because it was prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate Current Good ...
Recalls & Warnings
January 21, 2014
"Stem Cell" Supplement Recalled Due to Allergen Risk
On January 19, 2014, Stemvida recalled StemAlive 90 Capsules because they were found to contain undeclared milk (labeled as bovine colostrum).
News Release
December 15, 2021
How Much Aloe Is Really in Aloe Products? ConsumerLab Tests Show Some Products Contain None
White Plains, New York, December 15, 2021 — Recent ConsumerLab tests of popular aloe juices, gels and supplements sold in the U.S. found substantial amounts of aloe in some products, while others contained very little.
Recalls & Warnings
June 11, 2015
FDA Warns Maker of Fruit Energy Drinks for Drug Claims
On May 19, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to CK Management, Inc. following a facility inspection which found statements made on product labels and websites about Whole5, Fruit of the Spirit and ViaViente "whole food" fruit puree energy drinks to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
November 02, 2012
Manufacturer of Prostate, Inflammation and Cholesterol Supplements Warned For Drug Claims
On October 15, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Ortho Molecular Products, Inc. for making drug claims about the following dietary supplements: Candicid Forte, Inflamma-bLOX, Lipitrol, Mucosagen, Prostatrol Forte, Resvoxitrol, Paracid Forte, VascuPak HTN and Lithium Orotate.
News Release
July 09, 2021
Best Cranberry Juices and Supplements for Urinary Tract Infections
White Plains, New York, July 9, 2021 — Recent ConsumerLab tests of popular cranberry juices and supplements revealed that some products contained substantial amounts of key cranberry compounds that may help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), while others contained only small ...
Recalls & Warnings
October 09, 2023
Organifi Settles Charges of Unsupported Claims
Organifi, LLC has agreed to pay $150,000 in civil penalties and $50,000 in investigative costs as restitution to settle charges that the company made unsupported claims that its Gold, Pure, Green Juice, and Red Juice products could balance hormone and cortisol levels, regulate the ...
Recalls & Warnings
November 21, 2012
Maker of Blood Pressure, Probiotic, Resveratrol and Hormonal Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On November 2, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Atrium, Inc. following a facility inspection which found a number of the company's dietary supplements to be adulterated or promoted as drugs.
Recalls & Warnings
February 14, 2013
Maker of Antioxidant and Anti-Aging Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations
On January 10, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to dietary supplement manufacturer Consolidated Marketing Unlimited, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
January 23, 2015
Maker of Vitamin Drinks Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On January 7, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to NYSW Beverage Brands, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
May 10, 2016
Multis and Energy Mixes Recalled
On May 9, 2016, Let's Talk Health, Inc. issued a recall of the following supplements because they contain the undeclared allergens soy and milk:
Recalls & Warnings
April 21, 2020
Life Force Warned for Colloidal Silver, Nitric Oxide Claims
On March 27, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Doctor's Signature Sales and Marketing International Corp.
Recalls & Warnings
August 07, 2018
FDA Warns Seller of Noni Juice Products
On July 18, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Hawaiian Organic Noni, LLC, following a facility inspection which found statements made on the labels of certain products, including Hawaiian Organic Noni Fruit Leather, Hawaiian Organic Noni Banana Fruit Leather, Hawaiian Organic Noni ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 29, 2013
Seller of Colloidal Silver, Noni Juice and Noni Supplements Warned For Drug Claims
On May 16, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Matrix Health Products, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
September 06, 2016
Seller on Noni Juice Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On August 26, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Healing Noni Co. L.L.C.
Recalls & Warnings
July 24, 2014
Seller of Noni Juice Products Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On July 14, 2014, the FDA issued a warning to Noni Connection dba Puna Noni, following a facility inspection which found the company's Puna Noni 100% Pure Hawaiian Noni Fruit Capsules to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate Current Good ...
Recalls & Warnings
September 14, 2016
Seller of Aloe, Prostate and Joint Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On April 8, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Salud Natural Entrepreneurs, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
July 01, 2014
Maker of Elderberry Concentrate Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On June 23, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Wyldewood Cellars Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
April 18, 2013
Cardio, Energy and Sexual Enhancement Supplement Distributor Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On December 21, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to ForMor Inc, dba ForMor International, following a facility inspection which found the company's Cardio Cocktail and Argenix dietary supplements to be adulterated because because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that do ...
Recalls & Warnings
August 30, 2012
Supplement Company Warned For Medical Claims and Misbranding Of Omega-3, CoQ10, Noni Juice And More
On July 12, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Alfa Vitamins Laboratories, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
June 07, 2011
FDA Seizes Elderberry Juice Concentrate Due to Unproven Claims
On June 3, 2011, The U.S. FDA announced that, at its request, U.S. Marshals seized elderberry juice products that have been distributed by Wyldewood Cellars Inc., based in Peck, Kan., because the products are unapproved and misbranded drugs.
Recalls & Warnings
October 06, 2006
FDA Warns Mangosteen Juice Maker of Drug Promotions
On September 20, 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a Warning Letter to the makers of Xango, a mangosteen juice product. The letter advised that distributors of the product were using brochures making health claims restricted to the promotion of drugs.
Recalls & Warnings
June 18, 2016
Antioxidant Supplement Recalled Due to Allergen Risk
On June 17, 2016 GMJ Natural Products Inc. issued a recall of 32 fluid oz. jugs of Jugo Moringa Plus Antioxidant because they contain undeclared whey protein.
Recalls & Warnings
July 08, 2015
Marketer Prohibited From Promoting Mineral "Cure" For Autism
Kerri Rivera, author of "Healing the Symptoms Known As Autism," has signed an agreement with the Illinois Attorney General which prohibits her from promoting Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) as a cure for autism.