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.
Browsing the "brain" Tag
Summary of Action
June 6th, 2016
In 2014, the Federal Trade Commission entered an order against i-Health, Inc. and Martek Biosciences Corporation regarding their marketing of
Summary of Action
June 6th, 2016
In February 2016, two separate class-action lawsuits were filed against CVS Pharmacy alleging that it deceptively markets the supplement Algal-900
Status & Updates
June 6th, 2016
June 4, 2018: The parties filed a joint stipulation to dismiss the case without prejudice. May 21, 2018: The U.S.
Status & Updates
June 6th, 2016
June 17, 2016: DSM Nutritional Products sends letter to FTC in response to TINA.org’s June 3rd letter. June 3, 2016:
Fifth Quarter Fresh
January 27th, 2016
Can a specially formulated chocolate milk really "protect the brain"?
Ad Watchdog Calls Out Broadcast Networks for Airing Deceptive Ads
January 19th, 2016
TINA.org Urges Better Screening MADISON, CONN., January 19, 2016 – Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), has put major broadcast networks
Nine Deceptive Better Brain Claims
January 19th, 2016
Don't let these better brain claims go to your head.
TINA.org Alerts Major TV Networks to Deceptive Prevagen Ads
January 19th, 2016
TINA.org also calls on the BBB to re-evaluate company's A-plus rating.
Five Questionable Concussion Protection Claims
October 19th, 2015
Don't let Super Bowl fever make you forget about unproven claims to protect against and/or treat concussions.
FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement
September 21st, 2015
Ad Watchdog Issues Warning to Consumers MADISON, CONN. September 21, 2015 — With an aging baby-boomer population and an estimated
Prevagen Studies
September 20th, 2015
The Effects of the Calcium Binding Protein Apoaequorin on Memory and Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults Impact of Prevagen on
TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims
September 20th, 2015
Investigation finds no competent evidence to support memory improvement claims and FTC files a lawsuit.
Summary of Action
September 20th, 2015
TINA.org investigated the marketing of Prevagen, an over-the-counter supplement aimed at people suffering from memory loss, and determined that Quincy
Status & Updates
September 20th, 2015
February 21, 2019: The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a Summary Order vacating the District Court’s judgment and remanding the case for
Prevagen Studies
September 20th, 2015
The Effects of the Calcium Binding Protein Apoaequorin on Memory and Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults Impact of Prevagen on