Weekly Highlights

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

March 17, 2024

In case you missed them, here are popular articles that appeared on ConsumerLab.com this past week.

PRODUCT UPDATES

Carcinogen in Folic Acid
Several folic acid supplements were recently recalled in Canada due to a carcinogenic impurity that can occur with folic acid (vitamin B-9). For details, see the Quality Concerns section of our B Vitamins Review, which includes our Top Picks for folic acid and B complexes.

Lead in Meta Mucil
A CL member asked why Meta Mucil 4-in-1 Fiber powder was not tested by us this year. It is because of the lead contamination we found when we tested it in 2021, as noted in our recent report. Hoping to find less contamination, this year we tested Meta Mucil 3-in-1 capsules, as well as Meta Mucil Fiber Gummies (a prebiotic).

See our Top Picks among psyllium fiber and prebiotic fiber supplements.

Vitamin K - Name Change
The name of one of our Top Picks among vitamin K supplements has changed, although the ingredients remain the same. For details, see our Top Picks among vitamin K supplements.

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CLINICAL UPDATES

Cinnamon & Blood Sugar
Did supplementing with cinnamon lower blood sugar in men and women with prediabetes? See what a recent study found in our Cinnamon Supplements and Spices Review.

Be aware that lead contamination was recently reported in several brands of cinnamon, as discussed in our Review, which also includes our Top Picks for ground cinnamon to avoid lead and other toxins.

Back Pain & Vitamin D
Are low levels of vitamin D linked with increased risk of lower back pain? See what a recent study found in the Bones and fractures section of our Vitamin D Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for vitamin D.

See other recent clinical updates >>

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CL ANSWERS

Low-Acid Coffee for Reflux?
Find out if "low-acid" coffees are easier on the stomach or less likely to cause reflux than regular coffee. Also learn how coffee affects cholesterol levels, and risk of heart attack and dementia.

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

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Psyllium Fiber Supplements Review Don't Miss! Also see video.

Green Tea Review

Better Skins With Bovine Colostrum?

Coffee and Brain Bleed?

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