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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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I feel I really get my money's worth subscribing to Consumer Lab. All product reviews include information from the most recent scientific literature and studies, so I trust their product recommendations.
Can't recommend. Tried to sign up for the 5-day free trial that the terms stated would not charge my card until after the 5-day trial ended yet they tried to charge my card $59.95 right after I put in my card info and hit Submit. Such a bad business practice to charge you at the start of a "free trial"! Who does that? Luckily my bank automatically declined the charge as suspicious before they could take the money out and it gave me a payment error message. What free trial charges you upfront so you have to ask for your money back within 5 days? This isn't what a FREE TRIAL is and your terms even indicate I shouldn't be charged until after the trial is up!
Your site provides superb, detailed information on all products you review. In addition, your narratives are highly readable (and even captivating!) I have been subscribed for several years and wouldn't even consider giving up my subscription.
I appreciate the valuable information about supplements and other health related information.
Your science based information helps me select supplements and gives me valuable information about other health concerns.
Thank you so much Charles for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you find our science-based information on supplements and health-related topics valuable. At Consumerlab, our mission is to provide you with the most reliable and up-to-date information to help you make informed decisions about your health and wellness.
I subscribe to consumer lab I rely on them to make my decision on which supplements to take. I find the articles, enjoyable and full of excellent information. I will continue to subscribe.
Thank you so much for your continued trust and membership to ConsumerLab! We're delighted to know that you rely on us to help you make informed decisions about your supplement choices.
I heard about this from the Dr. Zorba Pastor article in the newspaper. That was years ago. I agree with his review, accurate and thorough. It is my 'go to' before I shop or medicate.
We're thrilled to hear that you discovered us through Dr. Zorba Pastor's article years ago and that you share his sentiment about the accuracy and thoroughness of our information. Thank you for making us your trusted 'go-to' resource before making health-related decisions or purchases.
Very accurate and excellent research and information. I have used them for years and the cost of membership has paid for itself over and over now that i am getting the best supplements for my dollar. Love love love this site.
We are truly honored to have you as a long-standing member Laurel of our community and thrilled to hear about your positive experiences with us! Your trust in our accuracy, research, and information means the world to us.
I spend quite a bit of time reading the supplement reviews, email updates and find it's time well spent. I appreciate your service.
Thank you so much for your kind words Ray and for being an active member of our community! We're thrilled to hear that you find our educational resources, including supplement reviews and email updates, to be a valuable use of your time.
I'm happy to have a place to learn. Really like the lectures explaining what various vitamins and supplements do. My family and friends regularly ask me to tell them what I've learned. And what is recommended and the info is valuable! Thank you!
Thank you for your review, Mary. We appreciate your support!
I highly value your research and tell my friends about your publication.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for that nice review, Hannelore. We're glad that you appreciate our work.
The newsletters are e-mailed and just the right frequency. I open them and read them and then follow the links to changes or new info that I'm interested in. I often use the test results - especially the Top Picks are very helpful. When I'm interested in getting help with a specific health problem, I like that there are articles I can search for; the search applet is good. I also benefit from the comments section and I think it's so great that CL responds to those. My only complaint is that I wish I didn't need to sign in before clicking on a link. Why can't I sign in after clicking and still be taken to that info?
Thank you very much for sharing that, Linda. We are very glad that you appreciate the work we are doing. We appreciate your support.
As a member, I'm able to look up products and find which ones are safe and that provide the correct amount of nutrients. Also they give all the information you could possibly need to make a decision on what products to buy
Thank you for that nice feedback, Audrey!
I am glad for this resource to check various products!
I hope you will consider also testing refrigerator water filters in regard to micro plastics and PFAS.
Thank you for your feedback, Kristen. We appreciate your support and are happy that you utilize ConsumerLab to check various products.
I have belonged to ConsumerLab.com for several years and it is so very informative on so many levels for supplements, and health problems. I go to it to find the best rated product I can find, knowing I will be getting all of the main ingredients touted for such and also the safest ingredients. I also appreciate the warnings available in the research so that I can choose what will work best for me and my personal life.
Thank you very much for sharing that, Peg. We are very glad that you appreciate the work we are doing. We appreciate your support.
Great info and analysis which helps me make decisions to aid in maintaining my my optimum health
Thank you for that nice feedback, Peter!
I have been a member for quite a few years and have found numerous studies and articles on products that were of importance to me or family. The explanations of how supplements work, why certain vitamins, minerals etc are important and what to watch out for have been so helpful. I can't count the number of times I changed what I was going to do based on research and information I read on the Consumer Lab website.
We're glad that you are enjoying your membership to ConsumerLab, Sue. Thanks for your feedback!
Articles have saved me money by keeping me from buying supplements that provide no efficacy and steering me towards supplements that contain what's listed on the label.
Thank you for that nice review, Tom. We're glad that you appreciate our work. Thanks for your support.
I am scrolling,, scrolling, scrolling only to get tiny segments of info. I can't see a complete assay of any item on one page only (like a label). This means I have to rely on manufacturers labels online. What's the point?
I always read your emails. They help me choose the right supplements for my needs.
We're glad that you enjoy ConsumerLab.com. Thank you for posting your comments.
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.


Thank you so much for your kind words and loyalty! We're thrilled to hear that you find our site's product information informative and our narratives engaging. We greatly appreciate your long-term membership and look forward to continuing to provide you with valuable content. If you ever have any suggestions or feedback, please feel free to share; we're always eager to improve our services to meet your needs.