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Posted September 26, 2012
Maker of Eye Health Supplements Warned for Drug Claims
Macular Health Formula contains vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, folate, zinc, selenium, lutein, omega-3 powder, bilberry extract, grape seed extract, alpha lipoic acid and L-glutathione. It was promoted for the prevention and treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
Dry Eye Formula contains vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil and lactoferrin. It was promoted for the treatment of dry-eye syndrome.
Diabetic Vision Formula contains vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin E, lutein, alpha lipoic acid and a blend of omega-3 powder, cinnamon bark extract, grape seed extract and bilberry extract. It was promoted for the prevention of diabetic retinopathy. This product was also found to be misbranded due to inadequate directions for use.
See ConsumerLab.com's Review of Eye Health Supplements for tests of related products, and see Reviews of Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements, Vitamin B Supplements, Vitamin E Supplements, Omega-3 Supplements,Selenium Supplements and Zinc Supplements for tests of products that contain some of these ingredients.
For more details on this FDA warning letter, use the link below.
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