How to Evaluate the Scientific Evidence Behind a Supplement Ingredient Before You Make a Claim

Scientific Evidence Claim Substantiation How to Evaluate the Scientific Evidence Behind a Supplement Ingredient Before You Make a Claim Many supplement ingredients have dozens — even hundreds — of published studies. That does not automatically mean those studies support the claims made for your product. Before relying on scientific evidence, companies need to determine whether […]

Structure/Function Claims Under DSHEA: What’s Allowed, What’s Not, and Why It Matters

The line between an allowed structure/function claim and an implied disease claim is thinner than it looks — and crossing it has real consequences.

Why Most Supplement Claims Won’t Survive FDA Scrutiny — And What to Do About It

The gap between popular supplement claims and scientifically substantiated ones is wider than most brands realize. Here is what the evidence actually requires.