Nutrafol
TINA.org found hair growth supplement company using deceptive marketing tactics to sell products.
Nutrafol Products
Case Name (Date)
Malich et al. v. Nutraceutical Wellness, Inc.
23-cv-6146, S.D.N.Y.
(July 2023)
Product/Service
Nutrafol
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “clinically proven” to grow hair and treat hormone imbalances
Implying that products treat hormone imbalances that cause hair loss without FDA approval to make such claims
Misleadingly representing that products support hormonal and metabolic health when they contain harmful ingredients
Status
Pending
Legal Action
Class-Action Tracker
Nutrafol Women
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the ingredients in products are “medical grade” and “clinically proven” to treat hair loss and that products were formulated by physicians
Nutrafol Hair Growth Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “clinically proven” to improve hair growth and prevent shedding
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