Slim-30 Herb Supplement is marketed as a “natural” herb for weight loss.
But an FDA lab analysis of this product revealed undeclared N-desmethyl sibutramine and traces of sibutramine (Meridia). Continue reading Consumer Alert: Slim-30 Herb Supplement
This “all-natural blend of Chinese herbs” will get this year’s award for the most fraudulently labeled supplement. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Que She
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that this instant coffee product, marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, contains an active drug ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure.
Goodness! How could this happen? Continue reading Consumer Alert: Magic Power Coffee
The FDA advises consumers not to purchase nor consume Vita Breath, a dietary supplement manufactured by American Herbal Lab Inc. of Rosemead, California.
This product may contain hazardous levels of lead. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Vita Breath
The FDA is advising people to discontinue using 3 Zicam Nasal Gel/Nasal Swab cold remedies because they’re associated with the loss of sense of smell that may be long-lasting or permanent. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Zicam cold remedies
They’re a hollow fabric cone about 10 inches long made from beeswax, paraffin, or a mixture.
They can cause serious injuries, even when used according to the manufacturer’s directions, says the FDA. Continue reading FDA warns against using ear candles
Researchers from the Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, in The Netherlands measured levels in Asian traditional herbal preparations that are available on the Dutch market. Continue reading Mercury, arsenic, and lead levels in herbals
Few people are deficient in chromium, but supplements may be helpful for some people with diabetes. It’s also commonly found in weight loss products, where it may provide a small benefit.
ConsumerLab.com tested 6 product to see if the tablets contained what was listed on the bottles. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Chromium
Dr. Roger Bayard from The University of Adelaide, in Australia tells us “Traditional herbal substances may contain highly toxic chemicals and heavy metals.”
Then, he goes on to catalog all the ways this can happen. Continue reading Sources of risk when taking traditional herbal medicines
Do you find that you’re not getting the weight loss results you want from diet and exercise alone?
If you do and you tried Hydroxycut, be forewarned that this product has been associated with serious liver injury. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Hydroxycut
The Texas Department of State Health Services and FDA have notified healthcare professionals and consumers, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women, to avoid consuming a product called Nzu, taken as a traditional remedy for morning sickness.
There’s a potential health risks from high levels of lead and arsenic. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Nzu
This product is labeled as an “all natural dietary supplement” for natural sexual enhancement. But it’s not all natural, according to the FDA.
A representative from the company comments below to set the record straight (no pun intended). Continue reading Consumer Alert: Stiff Nights
 Dr. Adrienne Olson of Breastlink in Rancho Palos Verdes, California reported during the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium that breast cancer patients might unknowingly expose themselves to estrogen by using certain skin moisturizers.
Yet, none of these products listed the estrogenic hormones among their ingredients. Continue reading Caution: Moisturizing creams in breast cancer patients
The FDA has told Nutracoastal Trading LLC to recall its dietary supplement product called Steam. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Steam dietary supplement
According to this article on Breitbart.com, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has elevated sunbeds for tanning to its highest cancer risk category. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Tanning beds
 The FDA warns against using products advertised as alternatives to anabolic steroids for increasing muscle mass and strength.
These products are promoted as dietary supplements to improve sports performance and aid in recovery from training and sporting events. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Sports performance supplements
 The FDA has told Young You Corporation to recall its supplements sold under the following names. Continue reading Consumer Alert: “Natural” weight loss products
The FDA has told Nature & Health Co. to take its supplements, which are sold to treat impotence (erectile dysfunction), off the market. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Drugs that “boost” libido
The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to buy or use Hardcore Energize Bullet (photo) or New Whey liquid products due to suspected product tampering.
The products are sold in small test tube-like vials. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Hardcore Energize Bullet and New Whey
The relationship between supplements and lead levels in blood has been an ongoing project for researchers in Boston.
In this study, researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center report specific herbal supplements are associated with higher blood lead levels among women. Continue reading Herbals and lead levels in Americans