Product Reviews and Information for Vascular Support (varicose veins, venous insufficiency)
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Do any supplements help for varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency?
Find out which supplements help for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency, including citrus bioflavonoids and grape seed extract.
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I would like to try gotu kola for varicose veins but I've heard it's not safe to take. Is that true?
Learn more about gotu kola, including possible benefits for varicose veins and whether it is safe to take. ConsumerLab explains.
Clinical Update
10/28/2024
Supplements for Varicose Veins
Do any supplements reduce the appearance of varicose veins or improve the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency? Find out in our updated article about supplements for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency.
Clinical Update
11/07/2024
Vein Health: Does Butcher's Broom Help?
Does butcher’s broom reduce varicose veins or related symptoms? Find out in our updated article about supplements for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).
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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.
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Just one dose of a horse chestnut extract (standardized to 20% aescin) caused me to have significant nausea and vomiting. Might there be a problem with the product?
Find out if horse chestnut extract side effects, including gastrointestinal discomfort such as nausea and vomiting, and other safety information about horse chestnut.
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What are the benefits of grape seed extract?
Learn about the health benefits of grape seed extract, and find out it improves venous insufficiency, leg swelling, swelling after surgery, or can help to lower blood pressure.
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What is lumbrokinase, does it have heart benefits, is it safe, and what should you look for, or avoid, in a lumbrokinase supplement?
Lumbrokinase is marketed as promoting healthy circulation and supporting heart health. Find out how and if lumbrokinase supplements actually work, possible safety concerns, and what to consider when choosing a lumbrokinase supplement.
Clinical Update
10/30/2021
Pycnogenol vs. Other Pine Bark Extracts
There is some evidence that pine bark extract may help improve circulation and chronic venous insufficiency, but be aware that some supplements are not like those used in most clinical trials. Find out what to look on labels in our updated answer to the question: What is Pycnogenol and does it work?
Clinical Update
6/07/2014
Fish Oil May Reduce Risk of Blood Clots
A study of more than 20,000 people found that those who ate fish several times per week had a reduced risk of venous blood clots, and that getting additional fish oil from supplements reduced the risk even further. Get the details, including our tests of fish oil and other omega-3 supplements in the Fish Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements Review (Including Krill, Algae, Calamari, Green-lipped Mussel Oil) >>
Recalls & Warnings
October 18, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Diabetes Supplements For Making Drug Claims
On August 15, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Years to Your Health, Inc., following an inspection of the company's website which found a number of their products to be misbranded, as they contained drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
September 27, 2016
Seller of B Vitamins, Omega-3s and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On September 15, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Positive Power Nutrition, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including High Energy C-Complex, Positive Vitality, Positive Performance, Positive CardioGuard, B-Complex 100, Positive Essentials, Positive ...
Recalls & Warnings
March 10, 2018
Kratom Supplements Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
On March 10, 2018, PDX Aromatics of Portland, Oregon DBA Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa issued a recall of certain kratom-containing powder products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Recalls & Warnings
August 16, 2018
Kratom Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
On August 14, 2018, Zakah Life, LLC issued a recall of Super Green Maeng Da Premium Kratom powder, Powerful Red Vein Bali Premium Kratom powder, Super Green Maeng Da Premium Kratom capsules, and Powerful Red Vein Bali Premium Kratom capsules because laboratory testing revealed the presence of ...
Recalls & Warnings
February 06, 2016
Seller of Turmeric, Milk Thistle and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On January 15, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Terra Firma Botanicals, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
July 12, 2017
More Bodybuilding Supplements Recalled
On July 11, 2017, Andropharm recalled two bodybuilding supplements, Sten Z and M1 Alpha, because these products contain derivatives of anabolic steroids.
Recalls & Warnings
June 20, 2017
Beware of Bodybuilding Supplements, FDA Warns
On June 20, 2017, the FDA warned consumers to beware of bodybuilding products because a number of these products have been found to contain steroids or steroid-like substances. Such products could cause serious and even life-threatening health risks, including:
