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.
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…
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.
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.
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?
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…
Oatly’s Environmental Claims Ad Alert Oatly’s Environmental Claims Oat milk company’s environmental claims come under fire.
NutriMost Ad Alert NutriMost The pitch — lose 40 pounds in 40 days — is biblical but God knows how effective this weight-loss system is.
Who’s 23andMe Rooting For? Ad Alert Who’s 23andMe Rooting For? What you should know about 23andMe as it rolls out ads for the World Cup.
Plexus Breast Chek Ad Alert Plexus Breast Chek Some claims are not checking out with this MLM’s marketing of its Breast Chek self-exam kit.
Nestlé’s Original Fat Free Coffee-mate Creamer Ad Alert Nestlé’s Original Fat Free Coffee-mate Creamer This creamer claims to be fat-free, gluten-free, and lactose-free, and its nutritional label lists no fat, cholesterol, sodium, or sugar. But the CSPI investigated: No fat or sugar? In fact,…
ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers Ad Alert ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers Products’ purported efficacy against COVID-19 reflects results from lab studies, not real-world studies. There’s a big difference.
G Organic Ad Alert G Organic No artificial flavors but be mindful of sugar in this new line of Gatorade organic drinks.
Beachbody On Demand Ad Alert Beachbody On Demand We try to trim the fat on this “risk-free” trial offer.
Your Baby Can Learn Ad Alert Your Baby Can Learn Your Baby Still Can’t Read, according to the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood.
Empower Network Ad Alert Empower Network Empower Network says it is a “blogging platform, an intensive training, a secret blueprint on how to earn fifteen grand per month” (Stop right there, this vague description of what…