Short Memory Lands CVS Brain Supplement in Legal Trouble
June 7th, 2016
TINA.org finds that the marketing of Algal-900 DHA violates FTC order.
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Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny
July 21st, 2015
U.S. Senators question FDA, retailers about supplements.
Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast
June 12th, 2019
Brain experts say save your money.
Flintstone Healthy Brain Support Supplements
July 11th, 2016
May 2015: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action . The reasons have not been disclosed. October 2014: Another class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer Healthcare for allegedly falsely advertising Flintstone Healthy Brain Support, a dietary supplement containing Omega-3 DHA, as supporting healthy brain function without scientific evidence to support such claim. (Kaplan et al
TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore
November 12th, 2019
MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan and Florida. TINA.org’s investigation found that Neurocore is deceptively marketing its services to treat a number of medical conditions including autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and
TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore
November 12th, 2019
Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.
Prevagen Supplement
November 1st, 2019
December 2017: A federal judge certified a class of California consumers. For more information, go to https://www.prevagenproductsclassaction.com/. February 2017: Quincy Bioscience moved for an order staying the proceedings in this action pending the resolution of the lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General in January 2017 (FTC et
Prevagen Dietary Supplement
May 30th, 2019
In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Quincy Bioscience for allegedly falsely marketing that the dietary supplement Prevagen will “improve memory” and support a “sharper mind,” “clearer thinking,” and “healthy brain function” when, according to plaintiffs, the supplement does not improve memory and has no effect on the brain. (Plaintiffs amended their complaint
Comment at FDA Public Meeting on Dietary Supplements
May 23rd, 2019
Comment made by TINA.org executive director, Bonnie Patten at the FDA’s public meeting on Responsible Innovation in Dietary Supplements held on May 16, 2019. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments today on behalf of Truth in Advertising. TINA.org is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that works to out, stop and prevent deceptive marketing.
Quincy Bioscience’s Prevagen Supplement
May 13th, 2019
April 2019: The Spath case was transferred to a court in New York. (Case No. 19-cv-3521, S. D. NY.) October 2018: The parties agreed to consolidate this case with Vanderwerff v. Quincy Bioscience (Case No. 17-cv-784, D. NJ.), which will be the lead case. August 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Quincy Bioscience for
FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients
January 11th, 2018
Agency settles with supplement maker over “false or unsupported claims.”
Nature’s Bounty Ginkgo Biloba Supplements
September 19th, 2017
March 2017: This case was dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The dismissal was to allow plaintiffs to re-file in state court. November 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against NBTY, Inc. and Nature’s Bounty, Inc. for allegedly deceptively advertising that Ginkgo Biloba supplements will provide a variety of health benefits – such as
Flintstones Healthy Brain Support Gummies
September 19th, 2017
August 2016: This lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed because the parties entered a confidential settlement agreement. December 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer for allegedly falsely advertising the Flintstones Healthy Brain Support supplement (a gummy, chewable supplement with DHA) as able to “Support Healthy Brain Function” without scientific evidence to support such claims. (Gershman
BrainStrong
August 14th, 2017
August 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. March 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement in a false advertising class-action lawsuit against i-Health, Inc. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2012 and amended in 2014, alleges that the company markets BrainStrong dietary supplements with DHA algal oil –
TINA’s Take: How the Feds Should Be Smarter about Brain Claims
July 10th, 2017
New report finds problematic treatment claims associated with brain supplement products.
Nature’s Bounty and Sundown Naturals Ginkgo Biloba Dietary Supplements
June 15th, 2017
In June 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against NBTY, Inc., Nature’s Bounty, Inc., and Rexall Sundown, Inc. for allegedly deceptively labeling Nature’s Bounty Ginkgo Biloba and Sundown Naturals Ginkgo Biloba dietary supplements as providing a variety of health benefits – including “Support[ing] Healthy Brain Function and Circulation,” “help[ing] support memory, especially occasional mild memory
The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements
March 27th, 2017
How we can protect ourselves from the $40-50 billion supplement industry amid a shrinking government?
FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show
February 24th, 2017
Claims about efficacy of supplements and undisclosed paid endorsers at issue.