Status and Updates
November 12th, 2019
April 22, 2020: The FTC informs the NARB that it was closing out its investigation without enforcement action. January 13,
Browsing the "brain" Tag
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.
Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast
June 12th, 2019
Brain experts say save your money.
AdvoCare’s 24-Day Challenge and AdvoCare Spark
May 21st, 2019
March 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case because the plaintiffs did not include “credible or persuasive scientific studies to
TruNature Ginkgo Biloba with Vinpocetine
April 10th, 2019
March 2019: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court order for summary judgment and remanded the case
Prevagen Is Going to the Dogs
February 22nd, 2019
Second Circuit rules FTC/NY case against Prevagen can proceed.
Bang Energy Drinks
November 28th, 2018
A class-action lawsuit was filed against VPX Sports and its founder for allegedly falsely advertising Bang® energy drinks. Among other
CVS’s Algal-900 DHA Supplement
July 17th, 2018
In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against CVS for allegedly marketing the supplement Algal-900 DHA as being clinically
Cognivex Clarity
June 21st, 2018
The most vexing thing of all? The brain supplement admits there are no studies to back up its claims.
CVS Algal-900 DHA
June 6th, 2018
June 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed . May 2018: A magistrate judge concluded that the named plaintiff did not
Brain Training: Buyer Beware
May 2nd, 2018
Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.
Prevagen Memory Study Falls Short
March 9th, 2018
TINA.org, AARP and others file legal brief urging court to reverse dismissal of Prevagen case.
Apollo Mental Clarity
February 15th, 2018
What's not so clear? How this "smart pill" works and won't just end up maxing out your credit card.
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
Minute Maid Pomegranate Blueberry 100% Fruit Juice
September 19th, 2017
January 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2014: A class-action
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
Horizon Organic Milks with DHA Omega-3
August 15th, 2017
In August 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against WhiteWave Foods Company for allegedly falsely marketing that milks containing DHA