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    CR Digital Archive

    December 2019

    Cover Story

    Shop Smarter for Supplements
    Plant-derived supplements make many health enhancement claims, and yet the market is largely unregulated
    Consumer Reports Tests: Turmeric and Echinacea
    Supplements should contain just what's listed on their labels, but that's not always the case
    A Guide to 10 Popular Botanicals
    Cranberry. Beetroot. Ginger. Valerian. Plant-derived botanical supplements are growing in popularity.

    Reduce Inflammation and Improve Immunity With Lifestyle Changes, Not Supplements
    People often turn to botanicals like turmeric and echinacea to improve health. Research says a healthy lifestyle is best.

    Special Report

    When Recalls Fail
    Many harmful products remain in homes and stores. Why that happens, what needs to change, and how to protect yourself.

    How Future Product Recalls Can Be Better
    Advances in technology mean future product recalls may not even require action on the part of the consumer

    Cars

    The Wheel Deal: Buy Tires With Confidence
    Use CR's ratings and expert advice, which are backed by the most rigorous independent testing program in the country

    Departments

    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers
    From Our President: What’s Wrong With Recalls
    Consumer Reports examines consumer product recalls—and what to do when regulators fail to protect you
    Building a Better World, Together
    Join with us to make a safer, fairer, healthier marketplace

    The December 2019 issue of Consumer Reports provides the latest ratings and reviews plus rigorous reporting on issues that impact consumers. Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services, with more than 7 million paying members.
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