![]() ![]() Education is required so that the public can recognize red flags while the U.S. Advertisements and product labels may be deceiving and could put the public at risk. Scientific-sounding claims made are not supported by science and red flags are presented.Ĭonclusions: There are dietary supplements targeting brain health being marketed to consumers that should be considered adulterated and misbranded. Compounds not reported on the label were detected in 10 (83%) products. Eight (67%) had at least one ingredient listed on the Supplement Facts label not detected through analysis. Results: Twelve products were selected from the 650 products being marketed for brain health and queried about by Service Members. Products were selected for content analysis, investigated for scientific-sounding claims made, and assessed using an educational tool for potential red flags when reading Supplement Facts labels. Objectives: To identify dietary supplement products and ingredients marketed for brain health and cognitive performance and perform analyses of select products to verify whether purported claims are truthful and product labels accurate.ĭesign: A scoping review was performed to identify products and ingredients. While manufacturers are required to report the exact ingredients and formulations listed on the Supplement Facts labels of products, many reports have indicated such labels are not always truthful, and the content of some products is inconsistent with the ingredients listed on the Supplement Facts label. ![]() Background: Dietary supplements targeting brain health have quickly emerged in the marketplace as cognitive performance becomes an important public health issue. ![]()
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