Medigap Supplement Health Insurance Policies

UVO

Could this supplement replace sunscreen use?

Green Coffee Bean Extract Marketer To Refund Customers

Marketers made millions off “Oz effect” but FTC says there was no proof the supplement worked.

FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit

Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.

Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels

Searching for low carb foods in the aisles of your local supermarket is not as straightforward as you would think.

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…

New Push to Clarify Food Labels

Lawmakers introduce bill to update label standards.

Time Up for 5-Hour Energy Drink?

Drink manufacturer faces multiple state lawsuits.

Fifth Quarter Fresh

Can a specially formulated chocolate milk really “protect the brain”?

Laminine’s Hatched Up Health Claims

When searching for ways to turn back the biological clock, don’t put all your eggs in this basket.

Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

Ad Watchdog’s Investigation Spurs FTC Action MADISON, CONN. August 26, 2015 — Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based dietary supplement and energy drink company, was quietly shut down by the Federal Trade…

Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking

Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.

FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims

Agency asserts that marketing claims for over-the-counter homeopathic products are likely misleading.

Body Fortress Pure Glutamine Powder

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

The Vitamin Shoppe Garcinia Cambogia Extract

Allegations: Falsely marketing that dietary supplements help “weight management” and “appetite control” when scientific evidence shows that the active ingredients are incapable of providing weight-loss benefits

XanRelax and Addall

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing XanRelax and Addall

What Extra Ingredients are in Your Natural Stevia Product?

Ingredient labels can have surprises.

Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

Fruit and vegetable supplement MLM continues to violate the law.