On August 14, 2020, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to 20 companies for selling products such as vitamin C, hydrochloroquine, omega 3, and melatonin with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).

Both the FTC and FDA emphasized that there are currently no approved treatments for the virus and have previously stated: "There currently are no vaccines, pills, potions, lotions, lozenges or other prescription or over-the-counter products available to treat or cure coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)."  

Warning letters for supplements, vitamins, botanicals, and herbal remedies (use the links below to read the full warning letter):

• CoviDoctors (HERBAL RX, Formula Strategy #2, hydroxychloroquine)


• Dr. David Dahlman/Hyde Park Holistic Center (AdvaClear, Sinuplex, Zinc AG, Ultra Potent C 1000)


• Dave Asprey (Andrographis, CoQ10, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, others)


• Whole World Botanicals (Camu Camu, Cat's Claw, Desmodium)


• Fortify Vitamins, Inc. d/b/a Fortifeye Vitamins (Fortifeye Immune Boosting Bundle, Fortifeye Super Immune Wellness Bundle, Fortifeye Grass Fed Whey Isolate, Fortifeye Super Protein, Fortifeye Organic Blue Green Superfood, Fortifeye Focus, Fortifeye Probiotics, Fortifeye Super Omega-3, Fortifeye Super Omega-3 Max, others)


• Gesundheit! Nutrition Center (Astragalus, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Cat's Claw, essential oils)


• Bottom Line Inc. (Pure Encapsulations Zinc 30, Nature's Way Sambucus Original Syrup, Pure Encapsulations Melatonin 20 mg, others)


• NSideOut Health (Elderberry Syrup, Sea Moss, Black Seed Oil)

Warning letters for intravenous (IV) and ozone therapies:

• Breiner Whole-Body Health Center (IV vitamin C)


• Dr. Rozita Moshtagh/Naturopathic Medicine Clinic (IV vitamin C)


• Silver Cancer Institute & Center for Chronic Disease (IV ozone)

Warning letter for nasal spray:

• Xlear Inc. (Xlear Sinus Care nasal sprays.)

Warning letter for skincare products:

• UWell Life, Inc. (Primocyn Eau Divine)

Warning letter for anti-viral cards:

• The1VirusBuster / KW Technology (The 1 Virus Buster Cards)

Warning letters for chiropractic/acupuncture:

• Active Lifestyle Clinic (chiropractic care, ozone therapy)


• Natural Health Center of Clifton (schedule chiropractic and acupuncture services)


• Back 2 Health Family Wellness Center (chiropractic services)


• Hackbart Chiropractic (chiropractic services)

Warning letters for electric current devices (zappers):

• Provita Health Store (VariZapper)


• NaturalHealthSupply.com (Zap, Food Zappicator)

The agencies instructed the companies to send an email to rcleland@ftc.gov within 48 hours of receipt of the warning, describing the specific steps they have taken to correct these violations. 

See ConsumerLab's answer to the question: What are natural remedies for coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do supplements like zinc, vitamin C, or herbals work?

See Related Warnings:

Sellers of Essential Oils, Hand Sanitizers and More Warned for Coronavirus Claims

North Isle Wellness Center Warned for Coronavirus Claims

Seller of CBD Tinctures and "Immune Boost Packs" Warned for Coronavirus Claims

KBMO Diagnostics Warned for Unapproved COVID-19 Test

FTC Warns 30 More Companies for Coronavirus Claims

FDA Warns Companies Selling Unapproved COVID-19 Tests

FTC Warns 35 More Companies for Coronavirus Claims

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