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TINA’s Take: How the Feds Should Be Smarter about Brain Claims

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TINA’s Take: How the Feds Should Be Smarter about Brain Claims

New report finds problematic treatment claims associated with brain supplement products.

Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

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Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

TINA.org files brief urging court to deny final approval of settlement that is unfair to consumers.

IQ+

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IQ+

Your IQ may not increase using this brain supplement but your credit card balance might.

FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients

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FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients

Agency settles with supplement maker over “false or unsupported claims.”

Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

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Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

Competitor calls out supplement marketer on its claims.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…

Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators

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Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators

Five things you should know about the FTC, New York lawsuit against Prevagen.

Geniux

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Geniux

A supplement that can actually make you smarter? Think again.

Flintstones Healthy Brain Support Gummies

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Flintstones Healthy Brain Support Gummies

August 2016: This lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed because the parties entered a confidential settlement agreement. December 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer for allegedly falsely advertising the Flintstones…

Mouthguards and Concussion Protection: Where’s the Science?

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Mouthguards and Concussion Protection: Where’s the Science?

FTC warns mouthguard retailers to review concussion protection claims made online.

FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

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FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

Ad Watchdog Issues Warning to Consumers MADISON, CONN. September 21, 2015 — With an aging baby-boomer population and an estimated 10 million Americans predicted to develop some form of brain…

TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads

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TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads

Podcasting king has made some questionable product pitches in recent months.

Flintstones Healthy Brain Support

Class Action

Flintstones Healthy Brain Support

December 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. October…

Prevagen Is Going to the Dogs

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Prevagen Is Going to the Dogs

Second Circuit rules FTC/NY case against Prevagen can proceed.

Cognivex Clarity

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Cognivex Clarity

The most vexing thing of all? The brain supplement admits there are no studies to back up its claims.

Flintstone Healthy Brain Support Supplements

Class Action

Flintstone Healthy Brain Support Supplements

May 2015: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been…

TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims