Reviews and Information for Vielight Inc.
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Does red and near infrared light therapy reduce pain, improve skin or cognition, or have other benefits? Is it safe?
Red light and near infrared light therapy devices are promoted for numerous conditions, including acne, fibromyalgia, pain, cognitive function and other uses. Find out if these devices work and if they are safe.
Clinical Update
10/10/2024
Light Therapy for Parkinson's?
Does wearing a helmet which delivers red or near infrared light to the head (such as SYMBYX Neuro or VieLight Neuro Gamma) improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? Find out what research suggests in our article about light therapies. Also, find out if these helmets help people with mild cognitive impairment.
Recalls & Warnings
September 10, 2021
FDA Warns Ten Sellers of "Diabetes" Supplements
On September 7, 2021, the FDA issued warning letters to 10 supplement companies that made drug claims by promoting products to treat diabetes and/or lower blood sugar. Five of the products were sold on Amazon as well as on company websites. The products were promoted with statements such as
Recalls & Warnings
March 13, 2020
FDA Finds Problems at 52% of Supplement Manufacturing Sites in U.S. and 42% Abroad
ConsumerLab.com has obtained results of the FDA's inspections in Fiscal Year 2019 (October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019) of 598 dietary supplement manufacturing facilities in the U.S.
Recalls & Warnings
March 12, 2016
FDA Finds Problems at 58% of Supplement Manufacturing Sites in U.S. and Abroad
ConsumerLab.com has obtained results of the FDA's inspections in Fiscal Year 2015 (ending September 30) of 483 dietary supplement manufacturing facilities, showing that most -- 58.2% -- received letters indicating noncompliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
Recalls & Warnings
September 11, 2015
Thirteen Manufacturers Ordered to Stop Selling Devil's Claw Supplements
On September 9, 2015, the New York State Attorney General ordered 13 manufacturers, including Thorne Research Inc., NBTY, Inc. (Puritan's Pride) Inc., and Now Foods, to stop selling devil's claw supplements which were found to contain the incorrect species of the plant.
Recalls & Warnings
October 06, 2005
Deceptive Marketing of “Supreme Greens" -- Settlement with FTC
On October 6, 2005, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that three individuals and two companies have settled FTC charges over their roles in the deceptive marketing of Supreme Greens, an herbal supplement.
Recalls & Warnings
April 09, 2003
Recall of Dangerous Sexual Enhancement Supplement Illegally Containing Viagra Ingredient
On April 4, 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's MedWatch program announced that Ultra Health Laboratories, Inc. and Bionate International, Inc. are warning consumers not to purchase or consume a product known as Vinarol tablets.
Recalls & Warnings
October 15, 2012
Recall of Nutrition Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due To Salmonella Risk
On October 11 and 12, 2012, four brands of nutrition bars were voluntarily recalled due to possible salmonella contamination of the peanut butter used in each of these bars. The peanut butter was produced by Sunland Inc., and is part of a larger recall of Sunland's peanut butter and peanut products.
Recalls & Warnings
April 25, 2017
Beware of Products Which Promise to Treat or Cure Cancer, FDA Warns
On April 25, 2017, the FDA warned consumers to be aware of supplements and other products claiming to cure cancer.