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New review of melatonin sleep supplements
Melatonin supplements may help some people get to sleep sooner, particularly those with chronic sleeping problems, but don’t just buy ANY supplement. A new review says they vary significantly in strength, dosage, and cost.
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30% of SAMe supplements fail to pass testing
Dietary supplements containing SAMe (S-adenosyl-methionine) can be effective in treating osteoarthritis as well as depression and mood disorders, but only 7 out of ten SAM-e supplements recently selected for testing by ConsumerLab.com met all quality criteria. Furthermore, the cost of … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Joint Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged consumerlab, consumerlab.com, depression, mood disorders, osteoarthritis, SAMe
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ConsumerLab.com puts multivitamins to the test
Long-time readers know of my fondness for and (unpaid) endorsement of ConsumerLab.com, one of the two best companies that test natural medications (herbs, vitamins, and supplements) for safety and quality. Now ConsumerLab has test results of 60 multivitamins and have shown … Continue reading
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Problems discovered with vitamin D supplements
Many consumers do not realize that natural medications (herbs, vitamins, and supplements) are essentially unregulated in the U.S. Without the wonderful work of several independent quality testing labs, professionals and consumers would be up the proverbial creek without a paddle. … Continue reading
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Tagged consumerlab, vitamin D, vitamin D supplements
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CoQ10 test results show high quality, but wide differences in dosages, formulations, and cost
CoQ10 is among the most popular supplements in the U.S. and is used for cardiovascular disease and a range of other conditions. However, it is easy, however, for a consumer to be confused about CoQ10 due to mixed clinical findings, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Medicine, alternative therapies, alternative therapy, alternative treatments, consumerlab, CoQ10, ubiquinol
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Isoflavones reduce postmenopausal insomnia, hot flashes
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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Tagged consumerlab, daidzein, genistein, hot flashes, insomnia, ipriflavone, isoflavones, menopause, natural medications, natural medicines, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, North American Menopause Society, poor sleep, soy
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DHEA Supplements, Touted For Anti-Aging And Strength, Reviewed By Consumerlab.Com
Recent tests of DHEA supplements by ConsumerLab.com showed that most products contained their claimed amounts of the controversial ingredient, but one provided only 14.7% of its listed amount. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a steroid hormone now banned from use by certain athletic … Continue reading
Lower-Priced Resveratrol Supplements Pass Quality Tests While Some Higher-Priced Brands Flunk
Nature’s Code ResveratrexConsumerLab.com has reported that tests of supplements containing resveratrol — a compound promoted as “life-extending” — revealed that two products provided only 43.4% and 86.7%, respectively, of their listed amounts of resveratrol. These two products were among the … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative therapy, alternative treatments, complimentary and alternative medicine, consumerlab, resveratrol
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Probiotics have health benefits in some children
The AP reports, “For years, companies have been making claims that their probiotic pills, yogurts, milks and juices help digestive health and the immune system. Some experts are still not so sure, however. In recent blogs about probiotics and kids, I’ve told … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged consumerlab, diarrhea, probiotics
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Probiotics may ease kids’ belly aches (especially IBS)
In a past blog about probiotics, I told you, “Friendly Bacteria (Probiotics) Help Calm Colicky Babies and May Help Constipated Babies.” Now, an Italian study is suggesting that a daily dose of “friendly bacteria” (probiotics) could provide relief for kids suffering … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Parenting
Tagged chronic abdominal pain, consumerlab, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, probiotics
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Less Than 25% of Valerian Herbal Sleep Supplements Pass Tests For Quality
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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Tagged consumerlab, insomnia, natural medications, natural medicines, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, valerian
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ConsumerLab.com Finds Quality Problems with Nearly 30% of Fish Oil Supplements Reviewed; “Fishy” Claims Identified
Fish, krill, and algal oil supplements now account for approximately $1 billion in sales in the U.S. To help consumers choose among products, ConsumerLab.com selected 24 of the best-selling oil supplements and tested them for EPA and DHA, contamination, freshness, … Continue reading
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Tagged algal oil, consumerlab, DHA, EPA, fish oil, krill oil, omega-3 fatty acids, PCBs
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U.S. Dietary Supplements Often Contaminated: Consumer Reports
Many popular dietary supplements contain ingredients that may cause cancer, heart problems, liver or kidney damage, but U.S. stores sell them anyway and Americans spend millions on them, according to a report from the trusted Consumer Reports. Here are the … Continue reading
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Tagged consumerlab, dietary supplement, nutritional supplements, supplement, supplements
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My Recommendations for Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and SAMe for Osteoarthritis
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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Tagged chondroitin, chondroitin sulfate, consumerlab, glucosamine, glucosamine HCL, glucosamine hydrochloride, glucosamine sulfate, MSM, N-acetyl glucosamine, NAG, natural medications, natural medicines, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, osteoarthritis, SAMEe
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GAO study reveals contaminants in herbal supplements
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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Tagged consumerlab, herbs, natural medicines, supplements, vitamins
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Tests of Protein Powders and Drinks Show Some Lead Contamination
New tests by one of my favorite natural medicine web sites, ConsumerLab.com, found most protein powders, shakes and drinks to meet their nutrient claims, but two products were contaminated with lead (6 to 18 mcg per day) and a third … Continue reading
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Newly released test show most Milk Thistle supplements are substandard
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
Trustworthy consumer websites for NATURAL MEDICATION info (herbs, vitamins, and supplements)
How can you make informed choices about natural medications (herbs, vitamins, and supplements)? For one thing, don’t get your information from ads or labels! There is almost no regulation in the U.S. on these products. So, where can you turn? … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Medical Economics, Men's Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged Alternative Medicine, alternative therapies, alternative therapy, consumerlab, herbs, natural medications, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, supplements, vitamins
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The Top 10 Natural Products of the Year
As you’ve read in my recent health headline postings, alternative medicines are used by 38 percent of American adults and nearly 12 percent of children, according to a large national survey done in 2007 that was released last week by … Continue reading
Red yeast rice, fish oil fight high cholesterol
Reuters Health is reporting new research showing that a regimen of supplements and lifestyle coaching is just as effective as a statin medication for reducing levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “lethal” cholesterol. Not only that, the combination was shown … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Health Headlines, Heart Health, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged consumerlab, fish oil, high cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, omega-3 fatty acids, red yeast rice, simvastatin, weight loss, Zocor
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