Liver Injury With Turmeric. Melatonin & Bleeding. Toothpaste.

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December 5, 2023

CLINICAL UPDATES:

Liver Injury With Turmeric
Another case of liver injury with a turmeric supplement was reported. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review.

Melatonin Passes to Infant
Abnormal bleeding in a breastfed infant has been attributed to melatonin taken by the mother. Get the details about this and other side effects of melatonin in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Melatonin Supplements Review.

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PRODUCT UPDATES:

Toothpaste Abrasiveness
We've added information about the abrasiveness of several Arm & Hammer toothpastes to our table covering over 50 popular toothpastes. Also see our Top Picks among toothpastes for preventing cavities, reducing sensitivity, bleeding gums, surface stains, dry mouth, and bad breath.

Caution With Supplements for Libido
Be aware that supplements sold in the U.S. to improve sexual function may contain undeclared medications, especially those packaged a particular way. Learn more in the Concerns and Cautions section of our review.

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CL ANSWERS:

We recently answered readers' questions on the following topics:

Fatty Liver & C15:0
Did supplementing with C15:0 help people with fatty liver disease? Find out what a recent study showed in our article about the health effects of C15:0.

Also see: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?

Ergothioneine in Mushrooms
Ergothioneine, a potentially beneficial compound in mushrooms, was found to be reduced by certain types of food preparation. Get the details in our article about ergothioneine.

Lactoferrin for Acne?
Does taking lactoferrin reduce acne? Find out what research suggests, and learn about other potential benefits, in our article about lactoferrin.

Also see: Which vitamins and supplements are good for acne, and are there any that make it worse?

Want more? See answers to other questions and comments from readers.

IN THE NEWS: Psyllium

In the article "Here's What Psyllium Husk Really Does to Your Body" in Good Housekeeping (December 3, 2023) Franziska Spritzler, R.D. recommends that consumers choose products that have been tested by a third party such as ConsumerLab.com. ConsumerLab's tests have revealed lead contamination to be a problem with many psyllium supplements, while others have less and are CL Top Picks.

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WARNINGS:

Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins Recalled

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