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The FDA has added Venzu Traders Cinnamon Powder to its list of cinnamons with elevated lead. Do not use this product — see how cinnamon brands compare in our Cinnamon Supplements and Spices Review.
Lead Found in More Ground Cinnamon - November 10, 2025 - ConsumerLab.com
On November 8, 2025, the FDA added <em>Venzu Traders Cinnamon Powder</em> to its list of 19 brands of ground cinnamon found to contain elevated levels of lead. Consumers should not consume this product and should discard it immediately.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The FDA has added Venzu Traders Cinnamon Powder to its list of cinnamons with elevated lead. Do not use this product — see how cinnamon brands compare in our Cinnamon Supplements and Spices Review.
Vitamin D: Cardio Benefits?
A new study made headlines, claiming that raising vitamin D levels to 40 ng/mL may cut heart attack risk in half, but what does the evidence actually show?
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A new study made headlines, claiming that raising vitamin D levels to 40 ng/mL may cut heart attack risk in half, but what does the evidence actually show?
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Vitamin D: Cardio Benefits?
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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Vitamin D: Cardio Benefits?
A new study made headlines, claiming that raising vitamin D levels to 40 ng/mL may cut heart attack risk in half, but what does the evidence actually show?
Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/XeE4t...
A new study made headlines, claiming that raising vitamin D levels to 40 ng/mL may cut heart attack risk in half, but what does the evidence actually show?
Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/XeE4t...
Collagen vs. Whey for Muscle: Did taking collagen after resistance exercise help build muscle in a recent study? And how does this compare to the effects of whey protein? Find out in our Collagen Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for collagen:
Collagen Supplements Review for Skin and Joints & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Find the best collagen supplement for wrinkles and joint pain based on independent testing and review by ConsumerLab.com. We analyzed and compared popular collagen hydrolysates providing collagen peptides from ingredients such as Verisol, and we reviewed the clinical research behind them. Also learn about collagen dosage and safety, and about UC-II cartilage.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Collagen vs. Whey for Muscle: Did taking collagen after resistance exercise help build muscle in a recent study? And how does this compare to the effects of whey protein? Find out in our Collagen Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for collagen:
Can B-12 Slow Cognitive Decline? Higher B-12 levels were associated with slower memory loss in older men and women. Learn more in our B Vitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for B-12 and other B vitamins:
Vitamin B Supplement Reviews & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Read our reviews of B vitamin supplements to find the best B complex, niacin, B-6, B-12, biotin, thiamin and folate, including "methyl" forms such as methylfolate. Get information about dosage, safety, and B vitamins for energy, memory, depression and more.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Can B-12 Slow Cognitive Decline? Higher B-12 levels were associated with slower memory loss in older men and women. Learn more in our B Vitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for B-12 and other B vitamins:
How Much Caffeine Is Really in Your Coffee? Recent tests revealed 4 times as much caffeine in some popular coffees as in others. Find out what’s in your cup in our article about the pros and cons of coffee:
Coffee and Cardiovascular Risk - ConsumerLab.com
Learn more about coffee and caffeine, its safety, if it's good for you, how much coffee is too much and its impact on your heart.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
How Much Caffeine Is Really in Your Coffee? Recent tests revealed 4 times as much caffeine in some popular coffees as in others. Find out what’s in your cup in our article about the pros and cons of coffee:
Leucovorin for Autism? Do experts recommend leucovorin (a form of folic acid) for children with autism? Find out in our article about supplements for autism.
Autism Supplements - Which are Beneficial for Autism? - ConsumerLab.com
Find out which supplements may help reduce symptoms of autism, including multivitamins, probiotics, and melatonin.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Leucovorin for Autism? Do experts recommend leucovorin (a form of folic acid) for children with autism? Find out in our article about supplements for autism.
Shatavari for Perimenopause? Did shatavari extract decrease hot flashes, night sweats, or other symptoms of perimenopause in a recent study? Find out in our Menopause Supplements Review.
Menopause Supplements Review - ConsumerLab.com
Learn how to find the best menopause supplements, including soy and red clover isoflavones, black cohosh and progesterone creams. Find out whether menopause supplements help for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and more, safety, side effects and drug interactions. Understand what you are taking before you buy.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Shatavari for Perimenopause? Did shatavari extract decrease hot flashes, night sweats, or other symptoms of perimenopause in a recent study? Find out in our Menopause Supplements Review.
BochaSweet for Diabetes? Does this sweetener really help with insulin resistance and obesity? Find out in our CL Answer about sweeteners, which includes our Top Picks.
Stevia and Other Natural Sweeteners: Health Benefits, Safety and More - ConsumerLab.com
Learn about the pros and cons of using sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners in place of table sugar. Sweeteners discussed include stevia, monk fruit, and other high-intensity sweeteners; xylitol, erythritol, allulose and other low-calorie sweeteners; and agave syrup, black sugar, coconut sugar, honey, molasses and other sugar alternatives.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
BochaSweet for Diabetes? Does this sweetener really help with insulin resistance and obesity? Find out in our CL Answer about sweeteners, which includes our Top Picks.
Lavender for High Blood Pressure?
Does aromatherapy with lavender oil help lower high blood pressure? Find out what a recent study showed in our Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils Review, which includes our Top Pick for lavender oil.
Does aromatherapy with lavender oil help lower high blood pressure? Find out what a recent study showed in our Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils Review, which includes our Top Pick for lavender oil.
Essential Oils Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Which lavender and tea tree essential oils are authentic and pure? ConsumerLab purchased and tested popular brands of lavender and tea tree oil to find out and identify it Top Picks for quality and value. The report also explains what essential oils can and cannot do, how to use them, as well as safety concerns and cautions.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Lavender for High Blood Pressure?
Does aromatherapy with lavender oil help lower high blood pressure? Find out what a recent study showed in our Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils Review, which includes our Top Pick for lavender oil.
Does aromatherapy with lavender oil help lower high blood pressure? Find out what a recent study showed in our Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils Review, which includes our Top Pick for lavender oil.
Back Pain Relief — Can Supplements Help? Back pain is a very common problem. Is there evidence that supplements can help? Find out in our new article about supplements for back pain:
Back Pain Supplements - ConsumerLab.com
Some supplements may provide modest benefit for back pain, while others don't seem to work or haven't been evaluated for this use. Find out if supplements like collagen, devil's claw, PEA, pregnenolone, white willow bark, and others help.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Back Pain Relief — Can Supplements Help? Back pain is a very common problem. Is there evidence that supplements can help? Find out in our new article about supplements for back pain:
Nattokinase Exposed: Only 5 of 8 popular products met enzyme claims. Two fell short, one overshot, raising safety issues. See our results and Top Pick, offering good nattokinase at great value.
Nattokinase Supplements Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Looking to find the best nattokinase supplements? Review tests of quality and cost comparisons for popular brands. Read about evidence for using nattokinase for decreasing the risk of blood clots and lowering blood pressure. Plus dosage, safety, side effects and more. Find out which ones passed our test and why.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Nattokinase Exposed: Only 5 of 8 popular products met enzyme claims. Two fell short, one overshot, raising safety issues. See our results and Top Pick, offering good nattokinase at great value.
Kelp & Bone Loss: Overconsumption of kelp could speed up bone loss. Learn why in our Kelp Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick among kelp supplements.
Kelp Supplement Reviews & Top Pick - ConsumerLab.com
Find the best kelp supplements, see how much iodine popular kelp supplements contain and other tests of quality. Find out how iodine from kelp supplements can affect thyroid hormones if kelp supplements can increase energy and help for weight loss. Plus information about safety, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Kelp & Bone Loss: Overconsumption of kelp could speed up bone loss. Learn why in our Kelp Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick among kelp supplements.
More cinnamon products recalled: The FDA expanded its alert to include DEVI Cinnamon Powder and BaiLiFeng Dried Cinnamon Powder, both high in lead. Consumers should discard these immediately. Learn more and compare brands in our Cinnamon Supplements and Spices Review
More Ground Cinnamon Recalled Due to Lead - November 3, 2025 - ConsumerLab.com
On October 30, 2025, the FDA updated its public health alert on ground cinnamon to include two additional products found to contain elevated levels of lead: <em>DEVI Cinnamon Powder</em> and <em>BaiLiFeng Dried Cinnamon Powder</em>.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
More cinnamon products recalled: The FDA expanded its alert to include DEVI Cinnamon Powder and BaiLiFeng Dried Cinnamon Powder, both high in lead. Consumers should discard these immediately. Learn more and compare brands in our Cinnamon Supplements and Spices Review
How safe is Swiss Miss Cocoa? Find out about lead and cadmium levels and compare with other cocoa mixes tested in our Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Review, including our Top Pick:
Dark Chocolates, Cocoa Powders, Nibs & Supplements Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
See CL's top picks for best dark chocolate, cocoa powder, cocoa supplement, chocolate chips, and cacao nibs, based on independent tests for cocoa flavanols and contaminants like cadmium. Find out which ones passed or failed our review and learn about cardiovascular, memory, blood sugar, and other effects and side effects of cocoa.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How safe is Swiss Miss Cocoa? Find out about lead and cadmium levels and compare with other cocoa mixes tested in our Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Review, including our Top Pick:
Taking melatonin for over a year may increase risks of heart failure and mortality, a new study finds. See our Melatonin Supplements Review's Concerns and Cautions section for details and top picks:
Melatonin Supplements Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Find the best melatonin supplements based on independent tests and reviews by ConsumerLab.com evaluating quality, dose and price. Includes fact-based information about what melatonin can and cannot do, appropriate dosage, and melatonin side effects. Melatonin products tested include low and high dose, immediate and time release, pills, liquids, lozenges, melts, and gummies.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Taking melatonin for over a year may increase risks of heart failure and mortality, a new study finds. See our Melatonin Supplements Review's Concerns and Cautions section for details and top picks:
Member's Mark "Super Greens" Linked With Salmonella Outbreak. Read all about it:
Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Recall of Sam’s Club Member’s Mark Super Greens - November 3, 2025 - ConsumerLab.com
On October 31, 2025, the FDA announced a recall of all lots of <em>Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder</em> after the supplement was linked to a multistate outbreak of <em>Salmonella</em> illness.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Member's Mark "Super Greens" Linked With Salmonella Outbreak. Read all about it:
St. John's Wort – 22 Products Fail: Twenty-two out of 23 St. John's wort supplements sold on Amazon fell short on a key St. John's wort compound -- 6 had none at all! See details in our St. John’s Wort Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for St. John's wort:
St. John's Wort Supplement Reviews & Top Pick - ConsumerLab.com
Learn what to look for in St. John's wort supplements and see amounts of hypericin and hyperforin found in popular brands. Learn about uses for depression, dosage, safety, side effects and extensive information about numerous drug interactions. Understand what you are taking before you buy.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
St. John's Wort – 22 Products Fail: Twenty-two out of 23 St. John's wort supplements sold on Amazon fell short on a key St. John's wort compound -- 6 had none at all! See details in our St. John’s Wort Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for St. John's wort:
Heartburn Meds & Carnitine Loss: A common heartburn medication may deplete carnitine, according to a recent study. Get the details in the Acetyl-L-Carnitine Supplements Review, which includes information about which form of L-carnitine is best absorbed:
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Supplement Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Learn how to find the best acetyl-L-carnitine supplements. We purchased and tested the ingredients in acetyl-l-carnitine products and rated their quality. Find out which ones passed our test and why.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Heartburn Meds & Carnitine Loss: A common heartburn medication may deplete carnitine, according to a recent study. Get the details in the Acetyl-L-Carnitine Supplements Review, which includes information about which form of L-carnitine is best absorbed:
Cocoa Showdown: Hershey's vs. Hershey's! Curious how Hershey's 100% Cocoa compares to Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa regarding lead and cadmium? Check out our Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Review, featuring top picks among cocoa powders, dark chocolates, nibs, and supplements.
November 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Cocoa Showdown: Hershey's vs. Hershey's! Curious how Hershey's 100% Cocoa compares to Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa regarding lead and cadmium? Check out our Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Review, featuring top picks among cocoa powders, dark chocolates, nibs, and supplements.
Correction to video: Coumarin is a liver toxin. It is not a kidney toxin.
How to Stay Safe with Cinnamon
There are three important things you should know if you use cinnamon often, whether as a spice or a supplement.
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How to Stay Safe with Cinnamon
There are three important things you should know if you use cinnamon often, whether as a spice or a supplement.
Watch now to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nf1...
How to Stay Safe with Cinnamon | ConsumerLab.com Test Results
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October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Correction to video: Coumarin is a liver toxin. It is not a kidney toxin.
How to Stay Safe with Cinnamon
There are three important things you should know if you use cinnamon often, whether as a spice or a supplement.
Watch now to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nf1...
How to Stay Safe with Cinnamon
There are three important things you should know if you use cinnamon often, whether as a spice or a supplement.
Watch now to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nf1...
MIND Diet for Cognition? Does the MIND diet improve cognitive function? Find out what a recent study showed in our article about supplements for memory and cognition: www.consumerlab.com/...
October 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
MIND Diet for Cognition? Does the MIND diet improve cognitive function? Find out what a recent study showed in our article about supplements for memory and cognition: www.consumerlab.com/...
Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Tested -
ConsumerLab just tested 20 popular turmeric & curcumin supplements, along with several ground turmeric spices, to find out which deliver the most curcumin and which may contain unwanted contaminants.
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ConsumerLab just tested 20 popular turmeric & curcumin supplements, along with several ground turmeric spices, to find out which deliver the most curcumin and which may contain unwanted contaminants.
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Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Tested - Here's What We Found
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October 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Tested -
ConsumerLab just tested 20 popular turmeric & curcumin supplements, along with several ground turmeric spices, to find out which deliver the most curcumin and which may contain unwanted contaminants.
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ConsumerLab just tested 20 popular turmeric & curcumin supplements, along with several ground turmeric spices, to find out which deliver the most curcumin and which may contain unwanted contaminants.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/MmYQ0...
Bone Broth Ratings: ConsumerLab vs. EWG - At least one bone broth product tested and Not Approved by ConsumerLab was rated favorably by Environmental Working Group (EWG). Learn the reason for these conflicting assessments in the Quality Concerns section of our Review:
Bone Broth Reviews & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Find the best beef and chicken bone broths based on our tests, and evidence for and against bone broth's effects on health. Find out how much collagen and protein is actually bone broths, which do or don't contain what they claim, and whether broths are contaminated with heavy metals.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Bone Broth Ratings: ConsumerLab vs. EWG - At least one bone broth product tested and Not Approved by ConsumerLab was rated favorably by Environmental Working Group (EWG). Learn the reason for these conflicting assessments in the Quality Concerns section of our Review:
Resveratrol for Bone Health? -- Does taking resveratrol slow the loss of bone mineral density in older people? Find out what research suggests in the What It Does section of our Resveratrol Supplements Review, which includes Top Picks for resveratrol. ow.ly/QUcl50WYJZF
Resveratrol Supplements Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Resveratrol has been promoted for everything from increasing longevity to improving memory and heart health. Find out what resveratrol can and cannot actually do and find the best resveratrol suppleme...
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September 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Resveratrol for Bone Health? -- Does taking resveratrol slow the loss of bone mineral density in older people? Find out what research suggests in the What It Does section of our Resveratrol Supplements Review, which includes Top Picks for resveratrol. ow.ly/QUcl50WYJZF
Arsenic in Mushroom Supplement? -- Arsenic, lead, and cadmium above "Actions Levels" were recently reported in a Host Defense mushroom product. Should you be concerned? Get our take on this in our Lion's Mane & Chaga Supplements Review. ow.ly/TMkN50WYbkO
Lion's Mane and Chaga Supplements Review & Top Picks - ConsumerLab.com
Our Review gives you our Top Picks for the best lion's mane and chaga supplements and food products. See which brands passed our tests and learn more about uses, side effects, risks, health benefits, ...
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September 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Arsenic in Mushroom Supplement? -- Arsenic, lead, and cadmium above "Actions Levels" were recently reported in a Host Defense mushroom product. Should you be concerned? Get our take on this in our Lion's Mane & Chaga Supplements Review. ow.ly/TMkN50WYbkO