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Compilation of NAD Challenges

Self-regulation

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CRN's summary of the dietary supplement advertising decisions issued by the National Advertising Division (NAD) in conjunction with the CRN/NAD Advertising Review Program can help stakeholders better understand what claims raise red flags—so they can avoid making these kinds of claims. CRN publishes this web page as a service to its members and for informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. Please consult professional legal counsel with any specific questions or for legal advice regarding the information published on this website.

There are two ways to view program cases on CRN's website:

  • Search via the fields provided below for specific results—scroll and page through to browse cases that meet your criteria. For fields without dropdown menus (Advertiser, Product, Challenger, and Examples of Claims) the field will provide available options if you start typing.  If no criteria is chosen, all cases are displayed by date of decision, most recent.

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Search cases 2007— March 2019

Date of Decision Between
Results of your search criteria appear here. If no criteria is entered, cases are displayed by most recent date of decision.
Advertiser:
Vitanergy, Inc.
Product:
Urinozinc Supplements
Case Number:
5433
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
NAD
Supplement Category:
  • Prostate Health
Types of Claims:
  • Performance
Examples of Claims:
  • Shown in clinical studies to help: reduce symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate, improve urinary flow rate.
Advertiser:
Western Research 3000, Inc.
Product:
ReZerect
Case Number:
5428
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
No
Challenger:
CRN
Supplement Category:
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Blood Sugar
  • Weight Loss
  • Cognitive
Types of Claims:
  • Efficacy
Examples of Claims:
Advertiser:
EyeScience Labs, LLC
Product:
Computer Eye Scan Formula
Case Number:
5424
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
NAD
Supplement Category:
  • Eye Health
Types of Claims:
  • Establishment
Examples of Claims:
  • Our clinically proven ingredients ... help increase blood flow, improve accommodation, and reduce inflammation for a noticeable difference while using the computer.”
Advertiser:
Barlow Herbal Specialities, Inc.
Product:
LDM-100
Case Number:
5421
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
No
Challenger:
CRN
Supplement Category:
  • Antibiotic
Types of Claims:
  • Efficacy
  • Establishment
Examples of Claims:
  • Broad spectrum plant antibiotic.
  • Implied claim that it provides the same benefits as a pharmaceutical grade antibiotic.
Advertiser:
Direct Digital, LLC
Product:
Instaflex
Case Number:
5419
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
No
Challenger:
NAD
Supplement Category:
  • Joint Health
Types of Claims:
  • Efficacy
Examples of Claims:
  • Revolutionary!
  • Breakthrough!
  • Lubricates joints.
Advertiser:
Nature's Way Product, Inc.
Product:
Umcka Cold Care Tablets
Case Number:
5408
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
No
Challenger:
NAD
Supplement Category:
  • Immune Health
Types of Claims:
  • Efficacy
  • Establishment
  • Comparative
Examples of Claims:
  • While other cold medicines just mask symptoms, Umcka ColdCare speeds recovery—naturally.
  • Get better faster with homeopathic Umcka ColdCare.
  • It's safe, natural and clinically proven to shorten duration and reduce the severity of coughs, colds, sore throats and sinus/bronchial infections.
Advertiser:
Proven Health Results
Product:
Diab-X
Case Number:
5393
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
CRN
Supplement Category:
  • Diabetes
Types of Claims:
  • Efficacy
  • Establishment
Examples of Claims:
  • Promote healthy blood levels
  • More than 100 clinical trials by leading universities!
  • Defeat diabetes naturally!
Advertiser:
Proprietary Nutritionals, Inc.
Product:
Sytrinol®
Case Number:
5396
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
NAD
Supplement Category:
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Antioxidant
Types of Claims:
  • Efficacy
  • Establishment
  • Health and Safety
Examples of Claims:
  • 30% improvement in Cholesterol in just 30 days!
  • Clinically Studied.
  • Lowers Total Cholesterol/Lowers LDL/Lowers Triglycerides.
  • Proven to be safe/safe.
Advertiser:
Flora Inc.
Product:
Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend
Case Number:
5389
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
NAD
Supplement Category:
  • Sports Nutrition
Types of Claims:
  • Establishment
  • Performance
  • Testimonials
Examples of Claims:
  • 42% More Endurance.
  • Athletes around the world are experiencing greater strength, improved stamina and faster recovery using Udo’s Oil. Now it’s your turn.
  • Lose tremendous amounts of body fat, feel less depressed, sleep better.
Advertiser:
Dr. Enrico's Nutritionals, Inc.
Product:
Neuropasil
Case Number:
5382
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
CRN
Supplement Category:
  • Pain Relief
Types of Claims:
  • Efficacy
  • Establishment
  • Health and Safety
Examples of Claims:
  • America’s Leading Remedy for Nerve Relief.
  • Neuropasil relieves the pain and symptoms associated with Nerve Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, back and neck pain and numbness, tingling and burning in the hands and feet.
  • Help relieve your pain with safe and all-natural doctor recommended Neuropasil.