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ConsumerLab.com provides independent test results, reviews, ratings and comparisons of vitamins, supplements, herb and nutrition products to consumers and healthcare providers.


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ConsumerLab.com Reviews Summary

ConsumerLab enjoys a strong reputation among its users, who appreciate the unbiased, detailed information it provides on supplements and health products. Customers frequently highlight the site’s thorough research and reliable testing, which empowers them to make informed decisions about their health. However, some users express frustration with the frequency of email updates and recent login issues related to cookie settings. Additionally, there are requests for broader product reviews, particularly from popular retailers. Overall, while the service is highly valued for its quality and reliability, there are areas for improvement in user experience and communication.

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North Carolina
1 review
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Wonderful
April 2, 2020

I count on ConsumerLab and can't imagine being without it. I trust your reviews and value the in-depth coverage which includes background, safety concerns, uses, recommendations, and ratings for the different brands of each product.

Date of experience: April 2, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you very much for sharing that, Pam. We are very glad that you appreciate the work we are doing. We appreciate your support.

Pennsylvania
1 review
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Recommended by my doctor
April 2, 2020

ConsumerLab was a recommendation from my functional medicine MD. This site has been very helpful in assessing the usefulness of a supplement, checking for side effects and interactions, and choosing the most reliable brand for each. More open than the traditional med sites but very informative on valid research. Invaluable!

Date of experience: April 2, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thanks for letting us know, Jennifer. That's exactly why we are here.

Colorado
1 review
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Good job
April 2, 2020

Loads of information to read through. Would like a shorter summery.

Date of experience: April 2, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for that nice feedback, Mary

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Before I buy any supplement or take any new medication I login to ConsumerLab to read the facts.
I also recommend ConsumerLab to everyone I know.

Date of experience: April 2, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for that nice feedback, Ronald!

Missouri
1 review
13 helpful votes
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ConsumerLab has, over a period of more than 10 years, become my "GoTo" source for information on natural supplements abailable on today's market. From quality testing of specific supplements offered by numerous manufacturers, to up-to-date experimental testing results from all over the world. Testing using scientific methods of specific supplements, many resulting from statistically significant human group studies. Studies carried out to determine the effectiveness of specific supplements in addressing various human health issues. Also, ConsumerLab publishes information on alerts concerning poor quality supplementation products being uncovered by government watchdogs. All of this information helps me make better decisions as to which supplements to use and which to avoid. This information also helps me make decisions as to whether to try new supplementation, or to abandon a current part of my supplement regimen,

Date of experience: April 2, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you very much for sharing that, Stephen. We are very glad that you appreciate the work we are doing. We appreciate your support.

Tennessee
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
April 2, 2020

The research that is collected regarding a topic is comprehensive and informative. The newsletter by email includes current events and supplements you find advertised for the treatment of many conditions. Your questions are answered about various products and the quality of the supplement. Most helpful.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thanks for your feedback, Yolanda!

Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Signing in
April 2, 2020

Seems as when I sign in and seek a review it will take me to it, BUT when I ask for top picks I don't get to see them and it takes me back to sign in even tho I am a member. VERY frustrating!

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Florida
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Whenever I read about a new recommendation for a pill or potion I first go to Consumer Labs to see what the test reveal. Common sense is sometime no more than bad habit. My friends who swear by "ancient" Asian medicine say that it must work because it has been used for centuries. And I remind them that medicine not so long ago drilled holes in people's skulls to let out the bad humors. Keep up the science.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for that nice review, Richard. We're glad that you appreciate our work. Thanks for your support.

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Consumer Lab
April 1, 2020

We have relied on Consumer Lab for years for timely and accurate information regarding the efficacy of various supplements and nutritional approaches. They have been great sources to help nake informed decisions.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for that nice feedback, Charles!

Wisconsin
1 review
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2 s Up
April 1, 2020

No negative experience with my subscription or interaction with Consumer Labs. Consumer Lab is go-to resource for efficacy of supplements/vitamins.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for that feedback, Lynda!

Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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As a life long health scientist, I have come to appreciate ConsumerLabs work to evaluate the many products commercially offered to enhance our health. Their work to bring forth the research on these substances is current and very valuable.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for that nice review, Rob. We're glad that you appreciate our work. Thanks for your support.

Virginia
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Whenever I need to research a new product, I use ConsumerLab. It provides me with information on why a product is used, how it should be used, what it is used for, and possible side effects and drug interactions. Then, it lists the products it has approved through research. For example, recently, I researched the use of CoQ10 to relieve migraine headaches. I found that I should not use products with bioperine because of a drug interaction, that CoQ10 was fat soluble, that additives can make it more bioavailable, but that the most bioavailable of all was ubiquinol. I have now purchased one of the recommended ubiquinol products. Without ConcumerLab I would not have known all of this.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

We're glad to have you as a member, Susan! Thanks for your review.

California
1 review
12 helpful votes
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Needs more reviews for the money
April 2, 2020

I like the information received but there needs to be more frequent product reviews and of more companies to make it worth the price

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

We're actually publishing more product reviews than ever -- with a new category report one every 2-3 weeks.

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thanks!
April 1, 2020

I deeply appreciate the quick responses not only related to the virus, but continuing to test & update test all the supplements. I have recommended to at least 12 people, plus one primary care physician, that a CL subscription is mandatory.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

We're glad to hear that ConsumerLab.com is helpful to you, Robert. Thank you for spreading the word!

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Overall very good
April 1, 2020

Overall, they do a very good job. But I wish they'd review certain popular items--like Nature's Answer liquid fish oil, which is relatively inexpensive. Also, I can't fathom why, last time I looked, they didn't review the curcumin supplement Theracurmin HP, which is the one used in a small but well designed clinical trial at UCLA.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thanks for your review, but please note that we did test a Theracurmin (Natural Factors® Curcumin Rich® Double Strength Theracurmin®). Please see our Turmeric and Curumin Review (https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/turmeric-curcumin-supplements-spice-review/turmeric/).

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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An invaluable resource
April 1, 2020

Consumer lab is an invaluable resource for anyone contemplating taking vitamins or other supplements.
Their comprehensive information from reporting on research into efficacy and side effects to independent testing of ingredients is critical for consumers awash in a sea of unsubstantiated claims.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

We're glad that you enjoy ConsumerLab.com. Thank you for posting your comments.

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I Use CL Before Buying
April 1, 2020

I always check CL before making ANY purchases of healthcare supplements and products because there are just too many products out there and knowing which ones to trust is impossible without CL's reviews. I only wish there were more Canadian products covered in the reviews but it has been slowly improving over the years.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for that nice feedback, Tanis!

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love this...
April 1, 2020

I have been a member for years and now, when we really need it more, we rely on it first and foremost.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

We're glad to hear that ConsumerLab.com is helpful to you, Kay. Thank you for your feedback!

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Authoritative Lab-Tested Reviews
April 1, 2020

Very beneficial work, plus helpful commentaries shown from other subscribers. Did however notice one retraction - of sorts - on the oatmeal review. Seems as if external pressures perhaps forced publication of a "clarification" of pesticide levels in a common brand. Regardless, worth the price, since it helps guide our consumer decisions with extra confidence.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Hi Irving, thanks for your review and feedback, but please note that nothing in our review or reporting of oat products was driven by any external pressure. We have been objectively reporting findings.

Illinois
1 review
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A Valuable Service
April 1, 2020

As the titile suggests Consumer Labs provides a valuable service. In fact I suggested to your competitor? Consumer Reports that they should refer to your service rather than referring the the FDA which provides questionable information.

Date of experience: April 1, 2020
Dawn B. — ConsumerLab.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for that nice review, Thomas! We're glad that you appreciate our work. Thanks for your support.