Compilation of NAD Challenges
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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.
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Search cases 2007— March 2019
- Case Report
- Sports Nutrition
- Performance
- Establishment
- 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.
- Case Report
- Infants
- Performance
- Establishment
- Brain-building nutrition…
- Nourish the BRAIN FIRST Everything Begins Here.
- Brain first nutrition
- Case Report
- Infants
- Performance
- Establishment
- to get them feeling better again
- for moms to use when their babies aren’t feeling so great
- sick baby toolkit
- for when cold & flu season hits
- Case Report
- Infants
- Performance
- I have to say your gripe water is amazing. My son is not colicky but has bad gas issues sometimes and hiccups. This product works quickly and effectively.
- Very First in the U.S.
- Pediatrician recommended
- Case Report
- Infants
- Performance
- Establishment
- For excessive crying & colic. Clinically shown to reduce crying time.
- Clinically shown to reduce crying time by 50%.
- Case Report
- Pain Relief
- Performance
- New pill for neuropathy sends soothing comfort to your legs and feet.
- Case Report
- Sports Nutrition
- Performance
- Establishment
- Eliminate Stomach Fat.
- Clinically proven to help benefit the skin from the inside out
- Case Report
- Bioavailability Enhancement
- Performance
- Establishment
- Implied Claim
- Whether you are an athelete or just somebody who is looking to sustain a healthy, long, and productive living style, AstraGin™ may help support the absorption of vital nutrients necessary to achieve that.”
- In one of our in vivo studies, AstraGin™ increased the insulin sensitivity by 38%. Achieving independent GRAS status solidifies AstraGin as a superior quality compound to significantly enhance bioavailability of nutraceutical ingredients for a wide range
- Case Report
- Heartburn
- Performance
- Establishment
- Implied Claim
- Total Heartburn Relief
- Stops Acid Production
- Acid Inhibiting
- Halts the secretion of Chloride ions in your parietal cells to help regulate the release of acid into your stomach.
- Supports your stomach lining.
- Proven ingredients like protective zinc.
- Its Revolutionary Formula Relieves almost instantly.
- Long Lasting
- Case Report
- Sun Protection
- Performance
- Establishment
- Testimonials
- UVO... increases the amount of time it takes for skin to burn when exposed to both UVA & UVB rays
- scientifically proven to help benefit the skin from the inside out