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Council for Responsible Nutrition

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is a trade association that represents dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.

Well at Walgreens Enhanced Absorption Formula CoQ-10

Class Action

Well at Walgreens Enhanced Absorption Formula CoQ-10

April 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…

RiduZone

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RiduZone

Weight-loss supplement is sending mixed signals with its use of the FDA logo in a claim on its website that it is ‘FDA Acknowledged.’

TINA.org Renews Effort on Deceptively Marketed Supplement

Consumer News

TINA.org Renews Effort on Deceptively Marketed Supplement

European agency rules that marketing of formula is misleading.

Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

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Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

TINA.org Renews Call for U.S. Regulators to Act MADISON, Conn., June 26, 2013 — After an investigation prompted by a complaint from truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Portuguese advertising authority has issued…

MLM News Alert

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MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

NAD Refers Lipozene Advertising to the FTC

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NAD Refers Lipozene Advertising to the FTC

Agency to review dietary supplement’s weight-loss claims.

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.

Eat a Brownie and Relax?

Consumer News

Eat a Brownie and Relax?

What you need to know about melatonin-laced foods.

Elite Nitro

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Elite Nitro

This dietary supplement may be more pain than gain.

Athletic Greens

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Athletic Greens

Over-the-top weight-loss claims abound in this ad for a dietary supplement powder.

ADD-care Told to Subtract ‘Help’ Claims

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ADD-care Told to Subtract ‘Help’ Claims

Self-regulatory body says research supporting ADD and ADHD health claims is unreliable.

Why You Should Think again about Cellusyn Neuro-HD

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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.

Petshield KI

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Petshield KI

No treat for supplement maker slapped by the FDA for making illegal health claims.

Lumina’s “Cell Food” Supplement

Class Action

Lumina’s “Cell Food” Supplement

December 2013: A federal judge dismissed this action after the named plaintiff did not oppose the company’s motion to dismiss. July 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Lumina Health…

Levean

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Levean

Consumers would be wise to question the “real science” behind this supplement.

VPX Meltdown Fat Incinerator Supplement

Class Action

VPX Meltdown Fat Incinerator Supplement

June 2015: The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s class certification decision. March 2014: A federal judge refused to certify the class in a lawsuit alleging that…

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

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Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

New Dawn Nutrition