Tag Archives: natural medicines

ConsumerLab lists the top-rated vitamin and supplement brands

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Walt Larimore

Each year, ConsumerLab.com surveys its e-newsletter subscribers about the vitamins and supplements that they use. The results below are based on 10,260 responses collected in November, 2011.

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New EU herbal medicine regulations

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Once again the European Union (EU) is far ahead of the US when it comes to protecting consumers from unsafe natural medicines (herbs, vitamins, or supplements).

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Maqui berry is the latest trendy super food

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Maqui berry (pronounced “mah-kee”) is one of the hottest new berries being marketed for “weight loss,” “detoxification,” and for “general health.” But, does it work? Or not?

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Isoflavones reduce postmenopausal insomnia, hot flashes

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Walt Larimore

In a past blog, Natural Medications (Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements) for Menopausal Symptoms, I discussed the data supporting a trial of isoflavones in women with menopausal symptoms. However, there was not a lot of data. Now, Medscape is reporting, “Isoflavones may … Continue reading →

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Less Than 25% of Valerian Herbal Sleep Supplements Pass Tests For Quality

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Long-time readers of this blog know of my admiration for ConsumerLab.com, a leading provider of consumer information and independent evaluations of natural medications (herbs, vitamins and supplements). In fact, I use their findings almost daily in my practice to recommend … Continue reading →

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Problems Persist With Ginseng Supplements

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Long-time readers know of my fondness for ConsumerLab.com. Their independent testing of natural medications (herbs, vitamins, and supplements) guides my teaching and my prescribing. Now, a review by ConsumerLab.com finds 45% of ginseng products don’t provide the full amount of … Continue reading →

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My Recommendations for Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and SAMe for Osteoarthritis

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Several readers have requested that I post the advice that I both use in practice and teach other healthcare professionals when it comes to a topic on which I frequently teach, Natural Medications for Osteoarthritis: An evidence-based evaluation. This year … Continue reading →

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Dietary supplements found to contain prescription drugs (once again)

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Instant Access to All Product Review Reports Covering Latest Test Results for Over 900 Products Quality Ratings and Product Comparisons by Brand Expert Tips on Using Supplements Price Checks on Popular Brands Encyclopedia of Natural Products e-Newsletter with Updates and … Continue reading →

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GAO study reveals contaminants in herbal supplements

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Today I’m in Orlando, Florida, where I’ll be speaking to the Florida Academy of Family Physicians on this exact issue. And, I find that most of my patients and most physicians are simply unaware of the danger. The New York … Continue reading →

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Parents cautioned about giving children dietary supplements

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Walt Larimore

On the front of its Personal Journal section, the Wall Street Journal reports that increasingly, Americans are giving their children dietary supplements. However, groups such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dietetic Association, caution that food is … Continue reading →

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A hot product on the Internet, but should you consider L-methylfolate instead of plain old folic acid?

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Walt Larimore

My favorite natural medicines website is the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. The NMCD has new information about L-methylfolate which is being heavily promoted, especially on the Internet, by some manufacturers as a more active form of folic acid. Are they … Continue reading →

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Stricter government oversight of dietary supplements may be moving closer – thank goodness

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Whenever I give talks on natural medications (herbs, vitamins, and supplements), whether to healthcare professionals or laypersons, people seem shocked to learn that these substances are virtually unregulated in the United States. I’ve written about the many problems this causes … Continue reading →

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Newly released test show most Milk Thistle supplements are substandard

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Walt Larimore

White Plains, New York — December 2, 2009 — A recent review by ConsumerLab.com of ten milk thistle supplements showed that only one met ConsumerLab.com’s quality standards.  Two products failed to properly list the part of the milk thistle plant … Continue reading →

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