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Posted 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 Gummies, Omega 3 Fish Oil Softgels, and Turmeric Curcumin with Bioperin Capsules to be drug claims.

For example, Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules were promoted with statements such as "The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar helps lower high triglycerides and cholesterol levels. It can also decrease high blood pressure" and "Improve Blood Sugar Control."

See ConsumerLab's Apple Cider Vinegar Review -- Bottled Liquids, Pills and Gummies for tests of related products.

Ashwagandha Capsules were promoted with statements such as "Reduces Inflammation Affects the function of Natural Killer cells which reduces the inflammation in various parts of the body" and "Targets the hormone cortisol which helps... normalize blood pressure."

See ConsumerLab's Ashwagandha Supplements Review for tests of related products.

Garcinia Cambogia Capsules were promoted with statements such as "A Folk Remedy For Cancer To prevent cancer, many people in Asia choose to use traditional medicine such as Garcinia Cambogia" and "can... treat acne."

See ConsumerLab's Garcinia Cambogia (HCA) Supplements Review for tests of related products.

Premium Collagen Peptides Capsules were promoted with statements such as "Joint Diseases... Destructive and inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system (osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, arthritis, etc.)... Degenerative and inflammatory changes in the musculoskeletal system... Prevention of diseases of the spine and joints."

See ConsumerLab's Collagen Supplements Review for tests of related products.

Elderberry Gummies were promoted with statements such as "can help reduce the severity of viral infections and shorten the duration if you get sick" and "Protects against heart diseases."

See ConsumerLab's Elderberry Supplements Review for tests of related products.

Omega 3 Fish Oil Softgels were promoted with statements such as "EPA Reduces... acne, improves wound healing, and treatment for skin conditions" and "DHA Helps resolve eye problems as well as reducing the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration."

See ConsumerLab's Fish Oil, Krill Oil, and Algal Oil Omega-3 (DHA & EPA) Supplements Review for tests of related products.

Turmeric Curcumin with Bioperin Capsules were promoted with statements such as "Anti-Inflammatory Naturally prevents and reduces inflammation in the joints."

See ConsumerLab's Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review for tests of related products.

In addition, the products were found to be misbranded because they do not contain adequate directions for safe use, as required by federal regulations.

For more information, use the link below.

Warning Letter: Orphic Nutrition

See related warnings:

Seller of Apple Cider Vinegar, Joint Supplements & More Warned for Drug Claims

FDA Warns Seller of Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Glucosamine, and More

Seller of Curcumin, Garcinia, Glucosamine and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations

FDA Warns Seller of Curcumin and Cholesterol Supplements

Seller of Omega-3 Warned for Making Claims to Treat Focus, Mood