Weekly Highlights

Liver Injury With Turmeric. Bananas & Chocolate. Dementia & Folic Acid.

ConsumerLab.com WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS December 10, 2023 In case you missed them, here are popular articles that appeared on ConsumerLab.com this past week. 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. 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? See other recent clinical updates >> If you are not already a member, join now. 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. Counterfeit Supplements See the new video we added to our article about how to avoid buying counterfeit supplements. If you are not already a member, join now. CL ANSWERS 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? Want more?  See answers to other questions and comments from readers. POPULAR NOW Lower-cost Water Filters? Ergothioneine in Mushrooms L-Citrulline Supplements Review New! Shelled Walnuts (Halves & Pieces) Review 🎁  GIVE A GIFT OF GOOD HEALTH FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Looking for a gift that will be appreciated throughout the year? What better way to show you care than by giving a ConsumerLab membership? Give a gift membership this holiday! UPCOMING REVIEWS - D-Mannose Supplements - Coming Next - Phosphatidylserine (PS) Supplements - Green Tea (all forms) - Melatonin Supplements - Water Filter Pitcher See our current reviews of more than 100 additional categories of products. Looking for the latest information about a certain vitamin or supplement? Join now to get access to all current Product Reviews. Trouble Viewing Member Content? Become a CL Member Some of the links in this newsletter take you directly to reports and features available only to CL members. If you are not a member, you can JOIN INSTANTLY for immediate access. We accept cards, PayPal, and eChecks. Find us on social media, too!

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