The Scoop on Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Wellness Empire

What you should know about the pseudoscience at the center of the brand.

Balance of Nature

Off-balance testimonials abound on supplement site, as NAD refers health claims to the FTC.

SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order

Alkaline MLM’s health claims add up to FTC consent order violations.

TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma

FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.

The Diabetes Solution Kit

Product that claims to “reverse diabetes in as little as four weeks” may not deliver as advertised.

Proposed Glucosamine Settlement Stiffs Consumers

Class-action settlement over supplement sold by Walmart, Walgreens and Supervalu provides little relief to consumers.

Nutronics Labs IGF-1 Plus

What? Bambi to your rescue? Nutronics Labs claims that its deer antler sprays – such as IGF-1 Plus supplements – will provide consumers with many health benefits. Wait a second…

Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims

Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.

Archived Testimonials

Brain Juice

Think hard when considering this supplement’s cognitive claims.

Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

Lawsuit alleged company falsely advertised that its “Fruits” and “Veggies” supplements could prevent, treat or cure serious diseases.

First Day Teen and Kids Multivitamin Gummies

Supplement company doesn’t have the proper scientific evidence to back up its health claims.

Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales

“The public cannot have confidence that their products are what they purport to be,” says the FDA.

Happy Mammoth Hormone Harmony

We’ve got some sad news: This supplement company’s health claims violate the law.

Genius Caffeine Extended Release Caffeine Supplement

Allegations: Falsely marketing that supplements provide “sustained energy” when a scientific study found no difference between extended-release caffeine pills and regular-release caffeine pills

Alani Nu Balance

Supplement company says product is not a “fertility supplement.” Its marketing says otherwise.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era

In the context of the coronavirus, immunity-boosting claims are a giant red flag.

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

Nutrafol

TINA.org takes a closer look at hair supplements’ “clinically proven” claims.