Bad News for Banana and Chocolate Lovers. Lower-cost Filters?

NEWSLETTER

December 8, 2023

CLINICAL UPDATES:

Bad News for Banana & Chocolate Lovers
Mixing cocoa or chocolate with foods like bananas (as in a smoothie) may significantly degrade beneficial cocoa flavanols, according to a new study. Some other fruits don't cause this problem. Get the details in the ConsumerTips section of our Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Review, and see our Top Picks among products.

Calcium from Plant Milks?
There is growing research showing that the calcium in some plant-based milks is not absorbed quite as well as the calcium in cow's milk. Learn more in the Key Differences with Plant-based Milks section of our Plant-Based-Milks Review, which includes our Top Picks for nutrition and for taste.

Dementia & Folic Acid
Taking folic acid without getting enough B-12 has been linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Learn more in the Folate section of our B-Vitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among B-Complexes.

Also see: Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?

Probiotic for Menstrual Symptoms?
Did a probiotic reduce premenstrual or menstrual symptoms in young women? Find out in our Probiotics Supplements Review.

See other recent clinical updates >>

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PRODUCT UPDATES:

Lower-Cost Filter Sellers?
Is it smart to use lower-cost sellers of water filters? We checked into two popular sellers. See what we found in our article about avoiding counterfeit water filters.

Also see a video we added to our article about how to avoid buying counterfeit supplements.

Balance of Nature Back in Business
Balance of Nature has been allowed to resume operations after being shut down for failing to comply with good manufacturing practices. Get our take on Balance of Nature and other products in our Fruits, Veggies, & Greens Supplements Review.

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RECENTLY APPROVED: Cocoa Supplement

CocoaVia Heart & Brain was recently Approved and added to our Chocolates & Cocoa Review. It was tested through ConsumerLab's Quality Certification Program.

See our tests of over 40 popular cocoa powders, supplements, and dark chocolate bars, and our Top Picks.

WARNINGS:

Belmont Warned for Colloidal Silver, MSM, and Castor Oil Eye Drop Claims

See other recent warnings and recalls >>

POPULAR NOW ON CL:

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Coconut Oil for Oral Health?

L-Citrulline Supplements Review New!

Shelled Walnuts (Halves & Pieces) Review

UPCOMING REVIEWS:

	- D-Mannose Supplements - Coming Next
	- Phosphatidylserine (PS) Supplements
	- Green Tea (all forms)
	- Melatonin Supplements
	- Water Filter Pitcher

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