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

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

Brain Bright

“Light Up Your Drained Brain” claims challenged.

Prevagen

TINA.org found supplement company claiming its product could improve memory without having the necessary competent or reliable scientific evidence.

BrainStrong

NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

TINA.org investigated NourishLife (which later changed its name to Lifetrients) and found that it was deceptively advertising a potentially harmful supplement called SpeechNutrients speak by, among other things, claiming it…

FTC: Memory Pill Marketers ‘Couldn’t Back Up Claims’

For that reason, the marketers behind the brain supplement Procera AVH will pay $1.4 million.

Neora/Nerium

TINA.org investigated Neora, formerly known as Nerium International, a Texas-based multilevel marketing company that sells a line of skin care products, as well as supplements, and found that the company…

So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?

Exploring the MLM industry’s latest pivot.

Reviva Brain

Fake Business Insider reporter Brandt River strikes again.

Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’

NAD finds brain performance company lack competent and reliable evidence for cognitive claims.

Neurocore

TINA.org investigated the marketing of Michigan-based “brain training” company Neurocore and determined that the company claimed its neurofeedback sessions could treat numerous medical conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, migraines,…

The Menopause Deception Epidemic

How the supplement industry is taking advantage of women and what TINA.org is doing to fight it.

The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements

How we can protect ourselves from the $40-50 billion supplement industry amid a shrinking government?

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.

Prevagen

Brain supplement faces lawsuit over improved brain function claims.

Lumosity

Lumosity will pay $2 million back to customers to settle federal charges it deceived consumers with unfounded claims that its brain games could help improve mental performance.

Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight

Tainted products pose serious health risks.

Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products

Amphetamine-like ingredient found in Acacia rigidula dietary supplements could trigger harmful reactions.

Apollo Mental Clarity

What’s not so clear? How this “smart pill” works and won’t just end up maxing out your credit card.

Modere Exploiting Women’s Hormonal Health Issues for Financial Gain

New supplement line targets women with deceptive and illegal health claims.