The Fake Article that Promises Real Results

This week’s Terms of Surrender: In the end, it’s an advertisement, and the goal is to get into your wallet.

Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame

Readers say TV doctor shilling too many questionable products.

Whole Body Research Garcinia Cambogia Dietary Supplement

Senior Life Health

We saw this ad promising a variety of healthy remedies that cover a long list of physical ailments for seniors. These “essentials” are deemed “natural” by Senior Life Health and…

AdrenaLean Capsules

Xtreme Nitro and Maxx Test 300

Want to see almost every suspicious weight-loss ad technique in one place?

FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims

Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

What we did this year on TINA.org.

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…

Probiotics: What You Need to Know

Hype or miraculous cure-all?

Consumers Claim This Joint is Not Jumping

Multiple class actions filed about glucosamine.

Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes

Here’s a list of some key cases.

Y. S. Health Corp

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Y.S. Health Corp for making drug claims in violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Y.S. Health Corp is also under…

Lumina Health Products

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Lumina Health Products for selling several of its supplements with misleading advertising and unfounded treatment claims. The products under scrutiny are CELLFOOD, CELLFOOD…

Factor 2 by Force Factor

Hey it’s another “one weird trick” and “[group of professionals] hate him” ad. This web ad is for Force Factor, a supplement that claims to boost your body’s ability to…

FDA Heeds Our Concerns and Bans DMAA Products

Agency prohibits products with DMAA from entering market.

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Penalties that Pack a Pinch

Are FTC settlements just a cost of doing business?

Fat Zero

The FDA is telling consumers to stay away from Fat Zero, a supplement sold for weight loss that contains hidden drug ingredients sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine was removed from the…

Mojo Risen

The FDA is advising consumers to avoid Mojo Risen, a supplement sold for sexual enhancement, as it contains an unlisted drug ingredient. In laboratory analysis, the FDA “confirmed that ‘Mojo…