1. Self Regulation
  2. CRN/NAD Initiative
  3. NAD Cases

Compilation of NAD Challenges

Self-regulation

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 three 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—2017

Results of your search criteria appear here. If no criteria is entered, cases are displayed by most recent date of decision.
Advertiser:
Compound Solutions, Inc.
Product:
VASO6
Case Number:
6267
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
No
Challenger:
Natural Products Foundation
Supplement Category:
  • Sports Nutrition
Types of Claims:
  • Performance
  • Establishment
Examples of Claims:
  • VASO6 is a natural and patented ingredient for nitric oxide production and blood flow, clinically proven to increase vasodilation by 50%.
  • tudies show VASO6 leads to 50% vasodilation at a 300 mg dose.
Advertiser:
Cebria, LLC
Product:
Cebria
Case Number:
6142
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
CRN
Supplement Category:
  • Cognitive
Types of Claims:
  • Performance
  • Testimonials
Examples of Claims:
  • Think Faster & Remember More with Cebria.
  • Improve Your Memory in just 30 Days.
  • Research results indicate that Cebria creates a significant improvement in memory.
Advertiser:
Balance of Nature, Inc.
Product:
Balance of Nature Dietary Supplements
Case Number:
6129
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Yes
Challenger:
NAD
Supplement Category:
  • Immune Health
  • Digestive Health
Types of Claims:
  • Performance
  • Testimonials
Examples of Claims:
  • Our Fruits & Veggies product provides you with the real nutrition of over 10 servings of whole fruits and vegetables in a day, supplementing your body with powerful antioxidants that enhance your immune system.
  • Cancer is preventable.
  • Testimonials that Balance of Nature prevents pneumonia, lowers PSA, and mitigates symptoms of MS.
Advertiser:
Opiate Freedom Center
Product:
Opiate Freedom Center Dietary Supplements System
Case Number:
6128
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Yes
Challenger:
NAD
Supplement Category:
  • Opiate Withdrawal
Types of Claims:
  • Performance
  • Testimonials
Examples of Claims:
  • Your All In-One At-Home Detox Solution.
  • For Those Looking for the Most Complete Natural Supplement Solution Available for a Body & Mind Depleted by Drug.
  • Testimonials: “I totally kicked opiates! ... Your method really works.
Advertiser:
Clarion Brands, LLC
Product:
Lipo-Flavonoid® Plus
Case Number:
5879C
Type:
  • Compliance
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
NAD
Supplement Category:
  • Tinnitus
  • Meniere's Disease
Types of Claims:
  • Performance
  • Testimonials
Examples of Claims:
  • #1 recommendation of doctors for relief of ringing in the ears.
  • More than 50 years of clinical data support the notion that Lipo-Flavonoid® Plus provides symptom improvement and relief from vertigo and tinnitus.
Advertiser:
Europharma, Inc.
Product:
Curamin
Case Number:
5222C
Type:
  • Compliance
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
NAD
Supplement Category:
  • Joint Health
Types of Claims:
  • Performance
Examples of Claims:
  • Stop Pain Now
  • ...exceptional pain relief
Advertiser:
FemaLife Nutrition, LLC
Product:
Super Flora Probiotic
Case Number:
6116
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Yes
Challenger:
CRN
Supplement Category:
  • Digestive Health
  • Weight Loss
  • Immune Health
Types of Claims:
  • Performance
  • Establishment
  • Testimonials
Examples of Claims:
  • ...learn how to put an end to all your digestive discomforts in less than 30 seconds a day.
  • Clinically Proven Results.
  • Finally, you can say good-bye to digestive upsets and excess belly bulge all while fortifying your body against colds, flus and other infectious diseases.
Advertiser:
EU Natural, Inc.
Product:
Stonebreaker Kidney & Gallbladder Cleanse
Case Number:
6113
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
CRN
Supplement Category:
  • Kidney Stones
  • Urinary Health
Types of Claims:
  • Performance
  • Establishment
  • Superiority
Examples of Claims:
  • A non-invasive, pain free way to cleanse and pass wanted kidney and gallbladder material.
  • Lasting relief from nausea, restlessness, urinary tract pain and discomfort.
  • Most consumers will benefit after a couple of days of usage.
Advertiser:
Deep Sea Nutrition, LLC
Product:
Ocean's Bounty Diabetes Dietary Supplements
Case Number:
6110
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
CRN
Supplement Category:
  • Cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Cognitive
  • Joint Health
Types of Claims:
  • Performance
  • Testimonials
Examples of Claims:
  • Lower harmful LDL cholesterol.
  • Supercharge an aging heart and arteries, plus fight diabetes.
  • Cut your risk of memory problems 50 percent.
  • Ease painful joints and bones.
Advertiser:
LabDoor, Inc.
Product:
LabDoor’s Dietary Supplement Rating and Ranking System
Case Number:
6094
Type:
  • Case Report
Date of Decision:
Referred to Government Agency:
Challenger:
Jarrow Formulas, Inc.
Supplement Category:
Types of Claims:
  • Express Claim
  • Implied Claim
Examples of Claims:
  • Research, find, and buy the best supplements based on real science.
  • Laboratory results and label claims for each product are used to calculate a Quality score, which is comprised of individual scores for Label Accuracy, Product Purity, Nutritional Value, Ingredient Safety and Project Efficacy.
  • Products are ranked and assigned an A through F grade based on their overall Quality score.