What's Really in Your Chaga Mushroom Supplements?
Researchers developed new testing methods to check what's actually inside chaga mushroom supplements sold to consumers. They tested 32 different chaga products …
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New Test Catches Hidden Yohimbine in Supplements
Scientists developed a fast, accurate test to detect yohimbine—a dangerous substance sometimes illegally added to dietary supplements and energy drinks. Using …
Read MoreWhy a Medicine Turned Brown: Finding and Fixing the Problem
Scientists discovered that a medicine made from antibodies (special proteins that fight disease) was turning brown during manufacturing. After careful …
Read MoreWhy Some Brown Sugars Work Better for Insects Than Others
Scientists created a simple test to figure out which commercial brown sugars are actually better for feeding insects used in research and farming. They …
Read MoreWhat's Really Inside Shilajit? Scientists Decode This Ancient Supplement
Researchers analyzed shilajit, a sticky substance found in mountain rocks that's been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Using advanced laboratory …
Read MoreScientists Find Hidden Toxins in Some Tea—Here's What You Need to Know
Researchers developed a new test to detect 35 different natural toxins called pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea. These toxins come from plants and can be harmful …
Read MoreNew Test Finds Hidden Vitamins in Your Skincare Products
Scientists developed a new way to detect two types of vitamin K in cosmetics and skincare products. Vitamin K1 was once used in creams to reduce dark circles …
Read MoreMost Ashwagandha Supplements Don't Meet Quality Standards
Researchers tested 25 ashwagandha supplements sold in stores to see if they met official quality standards from Britain and the United States. They found a big …
Read MoreHow Scientists Test Selenium in Vitamins More Accurately
Scientists tested three different ways to prepare dietary supplements so they could measure selenium content accurately. Selenium is an important mineral found …
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