03.01.03
In a recent product review, ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, found that one-third of the products it tested contained less than 1% of the expected number of viable bacteria. Twenty-four probiotic products were purchased and tested by ConsumerLab.com, which included 18 general use products, three products marketed for children and three yogurts. Only 16 of the 24 products were found to contain the generally recommended one billion organisms or greater per daily serving.
In other news, ConsumerLab.com found that 16 of 18 melatonin dietary supplements met their label claims and were free of lead contamination. One product failed the evaluation for having only 83% of the claimed melatonin and another failed for being contaminated with a small amount of lead.
In other news, ConsumerLab.com found that 16 of 18 melatonin dietary supplements met their label claims and were free of lead contamination. One product failed the evaluation for having only 83% of the claimed melatonin and another failed for being contaminated with a small amount of lead.