ADD-care Told to Subtract ‘Help’ Claims Ad Alert ADD-care Told to Subtract ‘Help’ Claims Self-regulatory body says research supporting ADD and ADHD health claims is unreliable.
Peak Nitric Oxide’s Free-Bottle Giveaway Isn’t Free Ad Alert Peak Nitric Oxide’s Free-Bottle Giveaway Isn’t Free Automatic enrollment in a costly continuity program is lurking in the fine print of this commercial.
Why You Should Think again about Cellusyn Neuro-HD Ad Alert Why You Should Think again about Cellusyn Neuro-HD Have your doubts about this brain supplement, based on a disclaimer on a webpage where it’s sold.
Supplements for Brain Bruises? Consumer News Supplements for Brain Bruises? They don’t exist, warns FDA.
Maxam Nutraceutics Ad Alert Maxam Nutraceutics Maxam Nutraceutics, a dietary-supplement maker, advertised its PCA dietary supplement on TV and on the web as “the only product ever specifically developed to naturally help your body safely and…
TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing Consumer News TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing Dietary supplement company changes website and promotions for kids product.
FDA Heeds Our Concerns and Bans DMAA Products Consumer News FDA Heeds Our Concerns and Bans DMAA Products Agency prohibits products with DMAA from entering market.
Natural Products Foundation Consumer Basics Natural Products Foundation The Natural Products Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and facilitate research and education regarding natural products, including dietary supplements and nutritional foods.
Consumer Healthcare Products Association Consumer Basics Consumer Healthcare Products Association The Consumer Healthcare Products Association is a large trade association that represents manufacturers and distributors of nonprescription, over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements.
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Kim Constable, aka the Sculpted Vegan Ad Alert Kim Constable, aka the Sculpted Vegan Diet and fitness plan for menopausal women draws scrutiny from U.K.’s ad regulator.
Everlywell’s Food Sensitivity Tests Ad Alert Everlywell’s Food Sensitivity Tests These claims to detect intolerances to more than 200 foods are tough to stomach.
Monetizing Minors: Piper Rockelle Consumer News Monetizing Minors: Piper Rockelle A calorie-counting app is just one of the adult products promoted on this minor’s social media channels.
TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Consumer News TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.
Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast Consumer News Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast Brain experts say save your money.
What’s So Super about SuperBeets? Ad Alert What’s So Super about SuperBeets? Studies offered in support of product’s health claims are tough to swallow.
TINA’s Take: Up Close with some Goopy Health Claims Consumer News TINA’s Take: Up Close with some Goopy Health Claims In whose health? We sum up some suspect claims at the In Goop Health inaugural wellness summit.
Xtreme Nitro and Maxx Test 300 Ad Alert Xtreme Nitro and Maxx Test 300 Want to see almost every suspicious weight-loss ad technique in one place?
What Extra Ingredients are in Your Natural Stevia Product? Consumer News What Extra Ingredients are in Your Natural Stevia Product? Ingredient labels can have surprises.
Metagenics Ad Alert Metagenics The FDA has sent a warning letter to health supplement company Metagenics for selling “medical foods” in violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Metagenics sold several foods and…