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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.
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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Love all the info! Great info on what each product does and has been verified to do as well as testing many products so I can be informed about whether or not I'm buying a good product. I would love for their test pool to expand a bit more though I do buy many products that I have seen in their reviews.
I have been a subscriber to CL for over 5 years and continue to find the information on this site to be both informative and useful. I would not take any supplement without first consulting CL, and their information to support health, wellness, and nutrition is second to none.
Thank you for that nice feedback, Laurie!
Not enough products in the review - many big companies that appears in on line shops like i herb-you cant find any thing about
Easy to follow, yellow highlighted sentences help. Trust their reviews... very thorough. Wish they would include more brands, like Oregon's Wild Harvest and Pure essence.
We're glad to have you as a member, Peggy! Thanks for your review. You can always feel free, as can any member, to shoot us suggestions on what products you would like to see us test.
I depend on Consumer Lab for reliable and accurate information for products related to the amount of listed active ingredients, contaminants, side effects, contraindications and summary of scientific studies for the efficacy for the claimed benefits. It is my go to source for all of this information in the one place.
We're glad that you enjoy ConsumerLab.com. Thank you for posting your comments.
Consumer Lab is my go to place to find out what products are good, not so good and where I can find them. I appreciate knowing what I'm getting and I depend on their testing and reporting to tell me!
Thank you for that nice feedback, Lauretta!
Asked you to review a popular fish oil, "Barleans" and I never heard back. This was a while ago. I could never understand why you left out that product as it is very popular around here. Other than that i have been a subscriber for a loong time so that is saying something.
We have tested many Barlean's products over the years and they are included in other reviews on our site (such as our review of flaxseed oil at https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/Black_Currant_Borage_Evening_Primrose_and_Flaxseed_Oils_Sources_of_ALA_and_GLA_Omega-3_and_-6_Fatty_Acids/flaxseed/), but we just didn't happen to include them in our latest fish oil review. Testing is very expensive and involves multiple tests at different laboratories. Unfortunately, we can not test every product that is suggested.
ConsumerLab has unbiased and honest reviews. They test it and report it, simple as that. It always has good content on articles regarding products and testing and I rely on their honesty before I purchase any products. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much for sharing that, Simone. We are very glad that you appreciate the work we are doing. We appreciate your support.
Our family is glad you are in our lives. It is wonderful to be able to receive important information, making it much easier to select the products we want to have in our home.
Thanks for letting us know, Lori. That's exactly why we are here.
Your reports are easy to understand and well researched.
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I've subscribed to Consumer Lab for many years and rely on them for unbiased information about supplements PLUS all the great content on their site. Loved the masks (Covid) they recommended. I recommend them to my friends an family especially now with all the disinformation online. The lack of ads makes them so much more trustworthy.
Thanks for the great service!
Thank you for that nice feedback!
As I grow older, I find that I'm more interested in supplements. ConsumerLab has the most up-to-date information on so many drugs, vitamins, etc.! I consult their website and find the best information out there!
We're glad that you are enjoying your membership to ConsumerLab, Chris. Thanks for letting us know.
Have enjoyed reading on issues I have had questions. Also has been good to see that our supplements source has had good ratings, which gives peace of mind on their reliability. Highly recommend subscribing.
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Normally I do not get into the scientific specifics but rely on the extensive testing and reviews done by unbiased professionals and their resulting recommendations. I find the testing to be thorough and complete.
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Whenever I see an article on supplements claiming benefits, I always check it out at ConsumerLab. When I intend to make a purchase, I consult the ConsumerLab review of suppliers to be sure I am getting a quality product.
Consumer Lab has many reviews that are very helpful to our family. We truly recommend it to others as it is worth the price.
Thanks for your feedback, John. We appreciate the support.
I've used ConsumerLab for many years. It's my go-to reference when investigating viability of different vitamins and other supplements. It is a lot of information but it's been such a help in determining what vitamins might work or not. It's been invaluable for me.
Thank you for that nice review, Ruth. We're glad that you appreciate our work. Thanks for your support.
Thorough fact based information. Like the citing of all studies about studies related to supplements
Thanks for your feedback, Robert. We are happy to have you as a member.
I started using Consumer Lab shortly after its inception. I suspected there concerns about supplements that weren't being disclosed. Over the years I have modified my supplement use, changed sources and changed vendors based on Consumer Lab information. I am a member what the health industry defines as the oldest old and I'm forced to become aware my body reacts to certain supplements. Right now I'm not using any supplements and I feel better. If help in this arena, its inclusion will be appreciated. Also, reviews of oral hygiene products would be helpful. Since I have a sensitivity to fluorides, references to creditable studies relating to their efficacy would be nice.
Thank you very much for sharing that, Ralph. We are very glad that you appreciate the work we are doing. We appreciate your support.
I have subscribed for years and this is the only subscription I don't consider giving up. I take a variety of supplements and check the write ups often. My only frustration is the annual member survey of supplements used. It needs to be simplified. It is just too onerous to complete for multiple supplements. I would also like some focus on popular combo supplements - i. E. do they contain the level of ingredients claimed.
We're glad to have you as a member, Debbie! Thanks for your review. You can always feel free, as can any member, to shoot us suggestions and questions on products.
Answer: Hi Denise, We have actually covered this topic on our website https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/does-prevagen-really-improve-memory/prevagen-memory/.
Answer: Hi - We don't charge every month; just a single charge for a 1-year or 2-year subscription as noted on the page where you joined. We show the calculated cost per month for reference, so you can see that the 2-year subscription is less expensive. If you would like to cancel, please email [email protected] with your name and email and we will process your request (typically within 1-2 business days).
Answer: Hi Frank - I believe you are referring to the review of ConsumerLab from 2004 Journal of the Medical Library Association. Our content and website have continued to expanded annually and membership has increased over those 16 years. The current 1-year membership is $47.40, or $78 for 2-years (an 18% savings off the 1-year rate).
Answer: Hi Bob - As a subscriber, you are entitled to print out a copy of the report (or any pages thereof) for your personal use. However, we don't permit copying or distributing our content, which is proprietary.
Answer: Not yet, but we may next year. We have written about PQQ: https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/is-pqq-similar-to-coq10/what_is_PQQ/
Answer: Hi Theresa - As noted on our site, we permit subscribers to print a copy of our reports for their personal use, but we do not permit not copying or downloads. If you were somehow able to download content from our site, it is quite possible that it would only work while your membership was current.
Answer: There is no single best supplement or brand. It's best to focus on the type of supplement you are looking for, e.g., multivitamin, fish oil, probiotic, herbal) and read our Product Review for that specific category and see which product is our Top Pick for that category. Here is a list of our current reports: https://www.consumerlab.com/results/
Answer: Yes, we recently published a new report on turmeric and curcumin supplements as well as turmeric spice (ground root powders) at https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/turmeric-curcumin-supplements-spice-review/turmeric/
Answer: Hi Barbara - You can give a gift membership to ConsumerLab.com from this page: https://www.consumerlab.com/giftcerts/. We have a link to this at the bottom of every page, but the font is a bit small. Hope that helps.
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Thank you very much for sharing that, Ian. We are very glad that you appreciate the work we are doing. We appreciate your support.