Neuriva
July 15th, 2020
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Reckitt Benckiser for allegedly falsely marketing the supplements Neuriva Original and
Browsing the "brain" Tag
FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995
July 6th, 2020
Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
Prevagen Dietary Supplements
June 30th, 2020
June 2020: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that provides class members with a 30 percent cash
Quincy Bioscience’s Prevagen
June 30th, 2020
June 2020: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that provides class members with a 30 percent cash
Prevagen Products
June 30th, 2020
June 2020: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that provides class members with a 30 percent cash
Prevagen Dietary Supplement
June 30th, 2020
June 2020: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that provides class members with a 30 percent cash
Quincy Bioscience’s Prevagen Supplement
June 30th, 2020
June 2020: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that provides class members with a 30 percent cash
Bulletproof Cold Brew Coffee
May 7th, 2020
April 2020: This case was voluntarily dismissed , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2019: Plaintiffs filed
Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims
May 5th, 2020
Memory supplement's "clinically proven" ingredients claims fall apart upon closer inspection of supporting ingredient studies.
Focused Mind Jr.
January 28th, 2020
Where's the clinical proof for these "clinically proven" claims?
How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements
January 16th, 2020
The largest retailer in the world isn't just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.
Amazon Brain Supplements Database
January 16th, 2020
Between June 2019 and December 2019, TINA.org searched Amazon.com for “brain supplements” and collected more than 100 examples of search
Infographic: Brain Supplements and Amazon
January 16th, 2020
TINA.org's investigation of deceptive brain supplement marketing on Amazon by the numbers.
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)
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.
Summary of Action
November 12th, 2019
TINA.org investigated the marketing of Michigan-based “brain training” company Neurocore, LLC, and determined that the company has been engaged in
Status and Updates
November 12th, 2019
November 12, 2019: TINA.org files complaint letters with the FTC and FDA against Neurocore urging both agencies to take appropriate
FTC Sues Neora (formerly Nerium) Alleging It Was a Pyramid from the Start
November 3rd, 2019
FTC complaint also features deceptive health and income claims.
Algal-900 DHA
October 1st, 2019
September 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. May 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved a
Bulletproof Coffee
August 14th, 2019
If you take your coffee with a stick of butter, be wary of miracle health claims.