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Posted December 1, 2018
Seller of 5-HTP, Potassium & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
These violations include failure to establish and follow written procedures for the responsibilities of the quality control operations and failure failed to establish and follow written procedures to fulfill the requirements related to product complaints, as required by federal regulations.
In addition, certain statements made about the products on the company's websites were found to be drug claims. For example, the company's 5-HTP was promoted with statements such as " 5-HTP . . . is the immediate precursor of serotonin. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity and sleep disorders "
(See ConsumerLab.com's Review of L-Tryptophan and 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) Supplements for tests of related products.)
The company's Potassium Orotate was promoted with statements such as " Potassium Orotate - a supplement with a talent for reversing tissue damage throughout the body, including the brain. … Potassium orotate supplementation has been found to have a variety of applications in such areas as: heart, liver, kidney, and lung damage, wound healing and skin ailments, viral hepatitis, … tuberculosis, diabetes, epilepsy, anxiety, depression, dizziness, and disorientation, bone fractures, dental cavities…."
(See ConsumerLab.com's Review of Potassium Supplements for tests of related products.)
The company is required to notify the FDA in writing of the specific steps taken to correct the violations within fifteen working days of receipt of the warning letter.
See ConsumerLab.com's Review of Sexual Enhancement Supplements for tests of related products.
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