Olive Oil. Kidney Stones. Beans.

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January 26, 2024

PRODUCT UPDATES:

Pesticides in Olive Oil?
How big a risk is pesticide contamination in extra virgin olive oils? See what a recent study found in the Quality Concerns section of our Extra Virgin Olive Review. Also see our Top Picks for olive oil.

Alkaline Water for Kidney Stones?
People who have had kidney stones may be advised to consume foods and supplements that alkalize their urine. Find out if "alkaline water" might help in our article about supplements, foods, and kidney stone risk.

BPA in Protein Powder?
Protein powders can absorb BPA (an endocrine disruptor) from plastic containers. Learn how to avoid BPA in the Quality Concerns section of our Protein Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among products.

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CLINICAL UPDATES:

Green Tea Interaction With Medicine
Drinking green tea may significantly affect blood levels of a common beta-blocker, as well as statins, blood-thinners, and thyroid medication. Be aware of these interactions. See the Concerns and Cautions section of our Green Tea Review.

Licorice & Blood Pressure
Eating black licorice, or drinking tea that contains it, can increase blood pressure and cause heart issues. Get the latest details in our article about licorice.

Help for Stressed Dogs?
Does CBD reduce stress in dogs during car rides? See what a recent study showed.

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Soak Your Beans and Chickpeas!
It's important to soak dried beans and other legumes to reduce levels of two anti-nutrients: phytate and lectins. Find out how to reduce risk in our article about preparing dried beans to reduce phytate and lectins.

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IN THE NEWS: Gummy Vitamins

In "Gummy Vitamins Are Just Candy - The false promise of sweet, chewy supplements" in The Atlantic (January 22, 2024), ConsumerLab.com's president, Tod Cooperman, M.D., warns that while the taste of gummy vitamins can make them more appealing, they can contain just as much sugar as candy, and are more likely to have quality issues than capsules or tablets. "Vitamins and many other compounds degrade far faster in gummies," Dr. Cooperman explained. The article cites ConsumerLab's 2023 tests of multivitamins which found problems with all four of the gummy supplements it tested.

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