Nature of Claims and Disclaimers
- Disease Claims:
- Implies or specifically indicates a relationship between the supplement and a particular disease or disorder
- THEREFORE -- may lead a consumer to believe that the product prevents, treats, cures a disease
- Scientific Evidence Disclaimer:
- Deals with "emerging science" and specify the preliminary scientific evidence of a relationship between the supplement and the disease or disorder
- THUS, the information in this disclaimer contradicts the primary disease claim being made.