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Ashwagandha Supplements
Trying to find the best ashwagandha supplement? Only 38% of the ashwagandha products ConsumerLab.com selected to review passed testing. Find out which ones passed and which are CL's Top Picks.
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What are the side effects of ashwagandha supplements?
Learn about the safety and side effects of ashwagandha supplements, including headache, sleepiness, upset stomach, blood pressure and more. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
News Release
May 23, 2024
ConsumerLab Finds Little Ashwagandha in Most Ashwagandha Supplements
White Plains, NY, May 23, 2024 — Ashwagandha is often promoted to decrease stress and anxiety, and improve sleep and cognition.
CL Answer
Rhodiola and ashwagandha are both promoted to help with stress and anxiety. Is it safe to take them at the same time?
Find out if it is safe to take ashwagandha and rhodiola together. Both herbs are promoted to help with stress and anxiety, but may also lower blood pressure and have other side effects. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
News Release
February 24, 2023
Probiotics Rise in Popularity as Vitamin C, Melatonin, and Others Dip in Latest ConsumerLab Survey of Supplement Users
White Plains, New York, February 25, 2023 —A recent survey of 8,600 people who regularly use dietary supplements shows that probiotics (+3.04 percentage points), quercetin (+2.3 pts), and vitamin K (+1.
Clinical Update
1/16/2024
A Better Ashwagandha Extract?
A recently published study suggested that a particular ashwagandha extract may be better than regular extract at raising levels of ashwagandha compounds in the blood. For details, see the ConsumerTips section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
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Do any supplements help relieve stress?
Are there actually supplements for stress relief and panic attacks? Learn more about holy basil, fish oil, L-theanine, and ginseng.
Clinical Update
12/17/2016
Ashwagandha for Knee Osteoarthritis
A new study in which people with mild knee osteoarthritis were given ashwagandha supplements daily showed significant improvements in pain and inflammation. For more details about this and other studies with ashwagandha, as well as our reviews of products, see the "What It Does" section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
5/03/2017
Ashwagandha Improves Memory
An 8-week study among men and women with mild cognitive impairment found ashwagandha root extract to improve many aspects of cognitive function compared to placebo. Studies have shown a range of benefits with ashwagandha, particularly in reducing stress and anxiety, although studies have been small. For details, see the "What It Does" section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
9/02/2017
Ashwagandha & Thyroid Function
Ashwagandha extract improved thyroid hormone levels in men and women with subclinical hypothyroidism in a new study. See the details in the "What It Does" section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review -- which includes our Top Pick among ashwagandha supplements.
Clinical Update
3/12/2019
Ashwagandha for Vitality?
Did giving ashwagandha to middle-aged, overweight men improve their vitality, vigor, or levels of testosterone? Find out in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
9/17/2019
Ashwagandha for Stress and Anxiety
Can ashwagandha decrease symptoms of anxiety and lower levels of a stress hormone? See what a new study found in the Anxiety, Stress and Insomnia section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
2/25/2020
Does Ashwagandha Lower Stress?
A widely available ashwagandha extract was recently tested for its ability to reduce stress, at two different doses. Find out if either worked in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
7/17/2018
Ashwagandha for Schizophrenia
Can ashwagandha reduce symptoms of schizophrenia? Find out what a new study suggests in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Review. (Also see our Top Pick among ashwagandha supplements.)
Clinical Update
5/27/2020
Ashwagandha for Better Sleep?
Ashwagandha, which is often used for anxiety and stress, was recently tested in people with insomnia. Did it help them fall asleep? Find out in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
1/12/2020
Concern With Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha can increase thyroid hormone levels, resulting in thyroid toxicity, even in people without a history of thyroid disease. Read about a recent case and learn symptoms to look for in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick among ashwagandha supplements.
Clinical Update
10/15/2019
Ashwagandha for Insomnia?
Does ashwagandha help people with insomnia fall asleep and stay asleep? See what a new study showed in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
8/21/2020
Ashwagandha for Sleep
Can ashwagandha help people with insomnia fall asleep and stay asleep longer? Find out what studies are showing in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
1/03/2021
Caution With Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha may decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant drugs and, according to a recent case report, may trigger transplant rejection. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. The section includes information about other potential side effects of ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
3/06/2021
Ashwagandha for Exercise Endurance?
Can ashwagandha improve endurance and decrease fatigue during exercise? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick among ashwagandha supplements.
Clinical Update
11/02/2021
Ashwagandha for Hot Flashes?
Can ashwagandha supplementation reduce hot flashes and other symptoms of perimenopause? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
10/13/2023
Ashwagandha for Stress?
Ashwagandha is widely promoted to reduce stress, but does it really work? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
6/11/2024
Response to CL's Ashwagandha Results
The seller of an ashwagandha that failed to pass our recent Review claims that our test of its product was deficient and threatens action if we don’t remove the findings. See the Update in the Ashwagandha Review, which includes our Top Picks for ashwagandha, for details.
Clinical Update
6/25/2024
Ashwagandha for Cognition?
Does taking ashwagandha improve cognition or reduce fatigue? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among ashwagandha supplements.
Clinical Update
5/07/2024
Ashwagandha for Stress?
A recent study found that an ashwagandha extract reduced stress, anxiety, and depression, but dose and type of extract appears to matter. See the details in the Stress section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among ashwagandha supplements.
Also see: Do any supplements help relieve stress?
Clinical Update
7/02/2024
Ashwagandha Concern
A CL member reported significant side effects with an ashwagandha extract from a well-known brand. Get the details in the Update to our Ashwagandha Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
9/23/2024
Response to Ashwagandha Findings
A law firm representing a company that sells an ashwagandha product that failed our tests sent us a copy of test results that it claims refute our findings. We discuss this in the Update to our Ashwagandha Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
Clinical Update
9/30/2024
Ashwagandha for Stress & Anxiety
Did taking a low daily dose of ashwagandha reduce stress and anxiety for people with generalized anxiety disorder? Find out what a recent study showed in the Anxiety section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for ashwagandha.
CL Answer
What are the best supplements for depression and anxiety?
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Clinical Update
5/21/2024
Ashwagandha Can Impact Thyroid Function
Be aware that ashwagandha supplements may increase thyroid hormone levels and cause side effects, as was recently reported. Get the details, including symptoms, in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks.
Clinical Update
11/10/2023
Ashwagandha & Liver Injury
Eight new cases of liver injury were recently reported among people taking ashwagandha supplements. Get the details, including the doses taken and common symptoms in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
Also see our answer to the question: Is there a risk of liver toxicity with certain supplements?
Clinical Update
4/19/2022
Ashwagandha for Anxious Dogs?
Can ashwagandha supplementation reduce fear and anxiety in anxious dogs? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
(Also see our other articles about supplements for dogs.)
Clinical Update
8/30/2022
Ashwagandha for Better Sleep?
Can ashwagandha improve sleep? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
Also learn about supplements for insomnia.
Clinical Update
11/30/2021
Ashwagandha for Stress?
Does ashwagandha supplementation reduce stress? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
12/14/2021
Liver Injury from Ashwagandha
Several cases of liver injury have been reported with use of ashwagandha supplements, including a recent report suggesting why this may happen. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
7/10/2021
Liver Injury With Ashwagandha
Although rare, liver injury has been linked to the use of certain ashwagandha supplements. Another case was recently reported. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
5/22/2019
Liver Injury With Ashwagandha
Although rare, several cases of liver injury associated with the use of ashwagandha supplements were recently reported. See the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. This has affected our selection of a Top Pick.
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Clinical Update
11/24/2015
Herbal Arousal
We have previously reported that ashwagandha extract may improve fertility in men. A new study suggests that it can improve sexual function in women. Details about the product and dosage, and our tests of products on the market, are found in the Ashwagandha Review >>
CL Answer
Is there a risk of liver toxicity with certain supplements?
Find out if there is risk of liver damage from supplements such as green tea, niacin, red yeast rice and vitamin A.
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Are supplements such as Thyroid Care Plus helpful for hypothyroidism? Can supplements worsen thyroid function? And what is nascent iodine?
Learn about supplement ingredients such as iodine, selenium, zinc, acetyl-l-carnitine, ashwagandha and guggul used for thyroid conditions and find out if they are beneficial. Also learn why ingredients such as alpha-lipoic acid, soy, resveratrol, quercetin may impair thyroid function.
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Which supplements and lifestyle changes improve sleep, and which cause insomnia?
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Are there supplements, foods, or beverages that I should avoid when taking clopidogrel (Plavix)?
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Recalls & Warnings
January 12, 2021
FDA Warns Seller of Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Glucosamine, and More
On December 18, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Reddy Naturals following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about the company's products Glycostasis, Glucosamine Curcumin, Turmeric 50, Turmeric Curcumin, Cetyl Curcumin, Ashwagandha, Huruli, ...
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Which supplements can help me sleep and which cause insomnia?
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I take warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant drug. Are there supplements I should avoid, or be taking, due to this drug?
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Clinical Update
8/25/2023
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Find out if ingredients such as apoaequorin (found in Prevagen), ashwagandha, coffee extract, ginger, green tea, phosphatidylserine, or vitamin E, help improve memory and cognition in our article about supplements and foods for memory.
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Recalls & Warnings
July 17, 2023
Seller of Ashwagandha, Lion’s Mane & Other Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On March 17, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to Brand Packaging Group, Inc. after FDA inspection of the company’s facility found products to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that do not meet Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).
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August 25, 2022
Oregon’s Wild Harvest Warned by FDA for Manufacturing Violations
On July 8, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Oregon’s Wild Harvest, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
April 30, 2021
FDA Warns Seller of Fish Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Collagen, and Elderberry Supplements
On April 13, 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter to Orphic Nutrition following a review of the company's websites, which found statements made about the products Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules, Ashwagandha Capsules, Garcinia Cambogia Capsules, Premium Collagen Peptides Capsules, Elderberry ...
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January 04, 2024
Lone Star Botanicals Warned by FDA for Manufacturing Violations
On November 26, 2023, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Lone Star Botanicals, Inc.
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Recalls & Warnings
October 30, 2020
Seller of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Ashwagandha, and More Warned for COVID-19 Claims
On October 23, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Predator Nutrition for selling the products Elixir, Salidroside, Unbreakable, Vitamin C + Bioflavonoids & Rosehip, Vitamin D3, and Ashwagandha with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?
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Recalls & Warnings
April 27, 2023
Seller of Magtein, Veggie Caps, & More Warned for Drug Claims, Manufacturing Violations
On March 8, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to Spartan Enterprises Inc., dba Watershed Wellness Center, after a review of the company’s website found statements about its Dr. Bob’s Naturals Spirulina, Dr. Bob’s Naturals Magtein, Dr.
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Recalls & Warnings
April 03, 2024
FDA Warns Ambaya Gold for Promoting Products for Depression, Cancer, & Arthritis
On December 5, 2023, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Ambaya Gold Health Products, LLC following review of the company’s website and social media, which found statements about the company’s Brain Balance, Immune System Boost, Dentist In A Bottle, Essensiac, Fulvic Green, Silver ...
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December 31, 2020
FDA Warns Seller of Flu Immune
On December 21, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Riverstone LLC for selling the products Flu Immune Drops, L-Lysine, Lysine Extra, and Monolaurin with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
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December 31, 2020
FDA Warns Seller of Liposomal Vitamin C, Vitamin D & More
On December 21, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Sparrow Health & Performance LLC for selling the products Organic Liposomal Vitamin C, Nanoemulsified D3K2 (also called Liquid Liposomal Vitamin D3 with K2 or Liposomal Vitamin D3) and Immune Support ...
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December 11, 2020
Colloidal Silver Seller Warned for COVID-19 Claims
On December 2, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Heavenly Natural Products for selling various Carbon 60 and colloidal silver products, including AVOCADO C60 ANTI-VIRAL COMBO — VIRUS PREVENTION (made with C60 WITH AVOCADO and Heavenly Silver) with unsupported ...
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December 11, 2020
Seller of "Dr. Hotze's Immune Pak" Products Warned for COVID-19 Claims
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December 11, 2020
FDA Warns iThrive.health for Promoting Supplements as COVID-19 Treatments
On December 10, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to iThrive.health for promoting the sale of various vitamins and supplements on Amazon.com with claims that they can mitigate, prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure COVID-19.
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November 02, 2020
Silver Cannot Be Promoted to Prevent or Treat COVID-19
On October 30, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Spartan Enterprises Inc. dba Watershed Wellness Center for selling the silver product Dissolve BioActive Silicate with unsupported claims that it can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
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December 02, 2020
Seller of Vitamin C, Elderberry, Silver, and More Warned for COVID-19 Claims
On November 10, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Sage Woman Herbs, Ltd.
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December 01, 2020
Niagen Cannot Be Promoted to Prevent or Treat COVID-19, Warns FDA
On November 17, 2020, the FDA issued warning letters to the sellers of Niagen and Nadovim, supplements that contain different forms of niacin, for selling products with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
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February 24, 2022
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Recalls & Warnings
July 16, 2024
Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Supplement Recalled
On July 16, 2024, Guru Inc. issued a recall of one lot of Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Capsules because they were found to contain acetaminophen, diclofenac, and phenylbutazone.
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June 26, 2024
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Infla-650 Due to Undeclared Drugs
On June 20, 2024, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase or use Infla-650 after FDA laboratory analysis found them to contain acetaminophen, diclofenac, and phenylbutazone.
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July 19, 2023
FDA Warns Seller of Sleepy Time Products and Honey Herbal Syrups for Manufacturing Violations
On June 28, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to Eden’s Answers, Inc. after an inspection of the company’s facility found products to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that do not meet Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).
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October 09, 2023
Organifi Settles Charges of Unsupported Claims
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August 08, 2022
Woman Pleads Guilty for Selling and Promoting Products to Treat COVID-19
On July 27, 2022, Diana Daffin, owner of Savvy Holistic Health pleaded guilty to selling products with claims they could treat COVID-19 and promised “Immunity for Humans.” The products were sold under the HAMPL brand name.
Recalls & Warnings
December 07, 2012
Antioxidant Protandim Supplement Recalled Due To Risk of Metal Fragments
On December 5, 2012, LifeVantage Corporation issued a voluntary recall of dietary supplement Protandim, the Nrf2 Synergizer, due to the potential for contamination with small metal fragments. The recall includes Protandim products sold in the U.S. and Japan between July and November 2012.
Recalls & Warnings
December 15, 2022
Beware of Supplements, Homeopathic Products Promoted to Treat Flu, Says FDA
On December 13, 2022, the FDA warned consumers to beware of supplements and homeopathic products, as well as nasal sprays, sanitizers and other products that promise to prevent or treat the flu.
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February 26, 2021
COVID Changed Supplement Popularity in 2020, ConsumerLab Survey Reveals
White Plains, New York, February 26, 2021 — A survey of 9,647 people who use dietary supplements shows that the supplements which experienced the greatest growth in popularity in 2020 were those being promoted to prevent or treat infection with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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January 06, 2015
Only 25% of Ashwagandha Supplements Pass ConsumerLab.com Review
White Plains, New York, January 6, 2015 —"It's very hard to find a good ashwagandha supplement," notes Tod Cooperman, M.D., President of ConsumerLab.com, the health product testing company which recently completed evaluations of ashwagandha herbal supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
August 29, 2012
Herbal Supplement Company Warned For Medical Claims
On August 2, 2012, the FDA issued a warning to HSAC Enterprises, Inc. dba Kare-N-Herbs subsequent to a facility inspection and website review in May 2012 which found statements made about Kold Kare, Energy Kare and Tranquility Kare dietary supplements to constitute drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
November 16, 2018
Two Popular Memory Supplements Missing Some or All of Key Ingredient
Two popular Ginkgo biloba supplements marketed to improve memory do not contain the Ginkgo biloba claimed on their labels, according to tests conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Recalls & Warnings
October 16, 2014
Seller of Black Cohosh, Ginkgo and More Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On April 2, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pure Herbs, Ltd.
Recalls & Warnings
January 23, 2014
Many Thyroid Supplements Contain Thyroid Hormones -- Risk of Thyrotoxicosis
A recent study found that 9 out of 10 supplements marketed for "thyroid support" and purchased at retail stores or on the Internet contained actual thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and/or triiodothyronine (T3), posing a risk to consumers.
Recalls & Warnings
January 21, 2014
"Stem Cell" Supplement Recalled Due to Allergen Risk
On January 19, 2014, Stemvida recalled StemAlive 90 Capsules because they were found to contain undeclared milk (labeled as bovine colostrum).
Recalls & Warnings
April 25, 2017
Beware of Products Which Promise to Treat or Cure Cancer, FDA Warns
On April 25, 2017, the FDA warned consumers to be aware of supplements and other products claiming to cure cancer.
Recalls & Warnings
June 26, 2015
Seller of CoQ10, Anxiety Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On June 6, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Country Doctor Herbals, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Herbal Flu Be-Gone, Herbal Multi-Bac, Herbal Nervine, Herbal Pain-A-Way, Herbal Pancreas, Herbal Parasite Cleanse, Herbal Perfect ...
Recalls & Warnings
February 21, 2013
FDA and FTC Warn: Supplements Cannot Prevent, Treat Or Cure Cold And Flu
On February 11, 2013, the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly issued warning letters to three dietary supplement companies regarding their potential illegal marketing of products to prevent, treat or cure flu virus.
Recalls & Warnings
March 15, 2013
Maker of Liquid Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On January 31, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Liquid Health, Inc.
