Weekly Highlights

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

April 28, 2024

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

NEW REVIEW Magnesium Supplements

See which magnesium supplements failed or passed our recent tests and our Top Pick among magnesium supplements.

In our new Review, you'll also find out:

   • What magnesium can and cannot do for your health, including whether it helps for cognition, sleep, or restless legs

   • How to choose the form of magnesium that best suits your needs

   • The best way to take magnesium

   • Side effects and interactions with medications

Also see our new video with tips for choosing and using magnesium supplements.

Stay tuned ... we'll soon be adding tests of supplements combining magnesium with calcium, vitamin D, boron, and vitamin K.

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CL ANSWERS

Organic Olive Oil?
Are pesticides used on olives and should I seek organic olive oil? See the discussion in our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Review, which includes our Top Pick for organic extra virgin olive oil.

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

PRODUCT UPDATES

Recalled Supplement Still Sold
A ConsumerLab member alerted us that a phosphatidylserine supplement that was the subject of recall in January (triggered by ConsumerLab's findings) was still being sold on Amazon. For details, see the Update in our Phosphatidylserine Review, which includes our Top Pick for phosphatidylserine.

Top Pick Dental Floss
CL members pointed out that Consumer Reports indicated some concern with a dental floss that we recommend. See why we continue to recommend it.

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CLINICAL UPDATES

Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Nerve Pain?
Is alpha-lipoic acid as effective as pregabalin (Lyrica) in reducing the pain of peripheral neuropathy? Learn what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for alpha-lipoic acid.

Also see: Do any supplements, like Nervive, help with nerve pain, like sciatica, diabetic neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia?

See other recent clinical updates >>

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WARNINGS

Avocado Oil Recalled

Yogi Tea Recalled Due to Pesticides

See other recent warnings and recalls >>

POPULAR NOW ON CL

Benzene in Antiperspirant: Settlement

Taking Probiotics With Vitamins & Minerals

Supplements to Avoid Before Surgery?

CoQ10 & Ubiquinol Supplements Review Don't Miss! Also see our video.

UPCOMING REVIEWS

	- Vision Supplement -- Coming Next
	- Ashwagandha Supplements
	- B Vitamins & Complexes
	- Vitamin D Supplements
	- Calcium and Bone Health Supplements

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