Chart: Dietary Supplement Structure/Function Claims

Dietary Supplement Structure/Function Claims
Submitted to FDA under the Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act and compiled by F-D-C Reports, Inc. from information recently made available by the agency.
Company	Product/Ingredient		Date
Standard Process	Cayenne Pepper		11/13/02
"Cayenne pepper supports digestive system function"; "Cleanses the digestive tract and it stimulates gastric juice production to promote proper digestive function"; "Supports healthy stomach tissue and stimulates peristalsis to promote regular elimination"; "Contains heart healthy antioxidants"; "It also helps maintain healthy circulation by supporting the vessels of the circulatory system"; "The capsaicin in cayenne pepper increases energy expenditure and boosts metabolic activity"; "Cayenne pepper is a good botanical source of vitamin C and also contains vitamin complexes E, A, G and B"; "Vitamins C and E work synergistically to provide antioxidant protection"; "Cayenne pepper is often used to induct sweating and assists the body's natural immune defense systems"; "Cayenne pepper works as a catalyst to other herbal and nutritional supplements"; "Capsaicin, capsanthin and dihydrocapsaicin are compounds found in cayenne pepper that help stimulate the nervous and digestive systems"; "Vitamin A is an antioxidant that strengthens the immune system and promotes gastrointestinal health"; "Vitamin B complex helps maintain nervous system health and supports muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract"; "Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant that boosts the immune system and helps build and support healthy tissue"; "Vitamin E supports a healthy cardiovascular system and works synergistically with vitamin C to provide optimal antioxidant protection"; "Vitamin G is one of two primary divisions within the vitamin B-complex. It is comprised of vitamins B-2, 3, 6 and 9, choline, inositol, betaine, biotin, PABA, and folic acid. Vitamin G works in concert with the rest of the vitamin B-complex to provide a calming influence on metabolic, cardiovascular and nervous system structures"; "Zinc, calcium, phosphorus and iron - microcomponents of cayenne pepper help strengthen the immune system and promote cellular metabolism."
Standard Process	Echinacea-C		11/13/02
"The Vitamin P complex, consisting of the bioflavonoid quercertin, helps promote proper absorption and use of the vitamin C complex and helps maintain capillary and connective tissue health"; "Echinacea stimulates circulation, liver function, endocrine function and respiration."
Standard Process	Gastro-Fiber		11/13/02
"Supports and maintains intestinal lining; collinsonia has properties that help address gastrointestinal tract health"; "Aids in the purification process; provides additional fiber to the diet and offers digestive system support when participating in a purification program."
Standard Process	SP Cleanse (multi-ingredient)		11/13/02
"Encourages healthy kidney function; juniper berries contain essential oils that help the body excrete uric acid and other waste materials while helping to maintain proper fluid balance"; "Encourages healthy gastrointestinal elimination; the intestinal environment influences the levels of nutrients and other substances in the body"; "Apple pectin modifies intestinal bacterial enzyme activity in favor of the reduction of toxic breakdown products in the gut"; "Barley grass contributes many nutrients and contains a significant percentage of digestive enzymes that help breakdown toxic substances found in some foods"; "Nutrients from kale, barley grass, broccoli, celandine, Oregon grape root, milk thistle, and fringe tree support a healthy liver"; "SP Cleanse is a completely vegetarian product formulated specifically to provide support to the body's detoxifying organs and their functions"; "It combines over 20 different whole food and botanical ingredients to provide robust systemic support from natural sources"; "The cayenne pepper in SP Cleanse offers multiple nutrients and works to enhance the efficiency of the other herbal and nutritional ingredients found in the product"; "The different herbs and whole foods used in SP Cleanse provide a natural and consistent way for you to help your body rid itself of natural toxins."
Standard Process	SP Complete (multi-ingredient)		11/13/02
"Supports healthy digestive system function; flaxseed meal contains both soluble and insoluble fibers that promote healthy gastrointestinal function, maintain healthy cholesterol in individuals with health cholesterol levels and to help support healthy blood glucose levels when accompanied by a healthy diet"; "Flaxseed meal also provides a healthy dose of plant lignans, fiber-like phytochemicals that support immune function and promote healthy cell growth. Enzymes from barley grass aid in the digestion of food"; "Macronutrients make up the highest percentage of our diet. They supply energy and the essential amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, nucleotides, minerals and vitamins for proper growth, maintenance and activity. Micronutrients include other vitamins and trace minerals as well as some unknown nutrients. These nutrients, needed in only minute amounts, serve important functions in the proper metabolism of protein, fat, and carbohydrate macronutrients"; "SP Complete supports healthy liver function."
Stomagic	Stomagic (fava bean)		11/1/02
"For occasional relief of heartburn and indigestion."
Tabak's Health Products	20/20 Caps		10/20/02
"Specially formulated to help nourish your eyes by supplying the nutrients you need to support vision and eye health, as you age"; "Contain vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, selenium, bilberry, mixed carotenoids and lutein"; "Lutein is a key component of your eye's retina. Studies show that lutein supplements play an important role in keeping your eyes, and especially your macula, healthy. It filters out harmful blue light, and serves as a potent scavenger of dangerous free radicals that can wreak havoc with your eyes"; "Vitamin A has been shown to enhance night vision"; "Carotenoids in your diet each day increase your chances of keeping your eyes healthy and your vision strong"; "Evidence has also been found that carotenoids and vitamin C and E help support your retinal pigment."
Tabak's Health Products	BetiPlus		10/20/02
"Contains special ingredients for advanced nutritional support. More importantly, they can help you maintain blood sugar levels in a healthy range, assuming they're already normal"; "Bitter melon fruit extract is known to help maintain healthy blood glucose levels"; "Alpha-lipoic acid has been shown to help support healthy blood sugar levels"; "Vanadyl sulfate helps keep blood sugar levels within the normal range"; "Fenugreek seed has been shown to help maintain a healthy balance between critical blood components"; "Biotin is renowned for its positive effect on blood"; "Two BetiPlus tablets per day, taken as part of your healthy diet and exercise plan, provide meaningful nutritional support to help maintain the quality of your life"; "Not intended to have an effect on abnormal blood glucose."
Tabak's Health Products	BoneKeeper		10/20/02
"One of the best ways to give your bones what they need is with BoneKeeper - a highly compatible, usable and absorbable supplement"; "Its proven nutrients have been demonstrated to support healthy bones and help maintain bone density"; "BoneKeeper gives you 600 mg of ipriflavone and 1,000 mg of calcium carbonate per day. Plus you get boron, zinc, copper, magnesium and phosphorus - all working synergistically to promote bone health."
Tabak's Health Products	CarbEater		10/20/02
"In the first two double-blind, placebo-controlled studies of human subjects, the special ingredient found in CarbEater reduced starch and carb absorption by as much as 79%"; "It inhibits the enzyme that converts starch and carbohydrates into fat. So they mostly pass through your digestive system unconverted to fat and are eliminated in the normal manner, much as fiber is."
Tabak's Health Products	CholestLo		10/20/02
"The ingredients in CholestLo are proven to help maintain cholesterol levels already within the normal range. Safely"; "Contains no harsh chemicals. No drugs. Nothing artificial"; "It helps to support a healthy heart and circulatory system."
Tabak's Health Products	DreamCaps		10/16/02
"A safe, herbal approach to occasional sleep difficulty that really works...has no side effects...and is not addictive"; "This unique formulation contains... valerian root extract - used for centuries in Europe to promote enhanced sleep. It safely and gently relaxes your central nervous system"; "Chamomile helps you wind down at night. Calms anxiety. Naturally"; "Melatonin helps regulate your sleep patterns so you fall asleep when you want to - and wake up feeling more refreshed."
Tabak's Health Products	Dynergy		10/20/02
"Dynergy contains special 'energy-enhancing nutrients' scientifically proven to give you a list. More importantly, it gives you a completely natural boost. No artificial stimulants. No drugs. No chemicals. Nothing dangerous"; "The all-natural, potent energizers in Dynergy free you from fatigue. Increase your mental alertness. Unleash your inner energy"; "Dynergy gives you increased vigor. It helps improve your attention span and performance, even in stressful times. It lets you feel more alert and awake even when you're running on 'low'"; "What else does Dynergy help improve? Your mental focus and concentration."
Tabak's Health Products	GluChon 1500		10/20/02
"Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are proven to support normal cartilage formation while maintaining healthy joint fluid and tissue"; "In a long term, double-blind study, 106 patients experienced real improvement in how they felt when using glucosamine"; "Another study found that chondroitin gives a significant benefit to joints - with no serious side effects"; "Supports healthy cartilage formation - cushioning your joints properly."
Tabak's Health Products	Here-We-Grow		10/20/02
"Specially formulated to empower your natural hair-growing mechanism"; "It works by providing a steady supply of nutrients - biotin, MSM, zinc, fo-ti, collagen - all of which support the building blocks of keratin, a key component of your hair"; "Promotes hair that looks thicker, shinier, fuller and healthier. Hair you can be proud of. This nourishing formula goes directly to the root - literally speaking - to energize and enhance your hair growth system"; "Best of all, it contains no chemicals or drugs and is completely safe."
Tabak's Health Products	HeartShield		10/20/02
"An all-natural supplement - helps to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system"; "It sustains optimum blood pressure levels"; "Promotes proper arterial flow"; "It's one of the best comprehensive supplements I've ever seen to support and maintain a healthy heart"; "It contains special nutrients that help promote a healthy circulatory system, help protect red blood cells and other cell membranes, help maintain healthy artery walls and maintsain a healthy heart muscle"; "You can do all of this safely and naturally."
Tabak's Health Products	Legulax		10/20/02
"Uniquely formulated to help relieve your night-time leg cramps"; "Helps support and stimulate healthy blood circulation to your extremities and throughout your body. And it enhances your body's natural ability to deal with muscle fatigue while it helps relieve stress"; "Legulax is all-natural. Safe. Contains no harsh chemicals. And no drugs. Best of all, it works to banish leg cramps."
Tabak's Health Products	Mega JointWellness		10/20/02
"A 100% natural supplement"; "Helps your body produce more collagen - the building blocks of your joint cartilage. Without sufficient collagen, your cartilage simply dries out and wears down. Then, when you move, your bones 'grind' together causing discomfort"; "With sufficient cartilage your joints can function normally, without rubbing together"; Supports tissue, ligament and muscle health as well as enhances the elasticity of your cartilage"; "It truly is excellent in helping to give your joints a full range of motion"; "Mega JointWellness is drug free. Chemical free. It works safely and naturally, without side effects."
Tabak's Health Products	MegaWellness		10/20/02
"An anti-aging, anti-oxidant supplement"; "Gives you loads of extra energy. Enhances your immune system. Keeps you healthier and feeling younger"; "You'll have a sharper mental focus. Surging energy. Undreamed-of endurance and stamina. Find it prolongs vigor and strength. Feel healthier and stay healthier"; "Eliminates 'mixing and matching' different vitamins. By taking just one specially balanced supply a day, it gives you a full complement of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs"; "Excellent at keeping you healthy and strong."
Tabak's Health Products	Nature's Shape		10/16/02
"An all natural diet supplement with ingredients proven to help you achieve your weight loss goals"; "It can help you lost inches from your waist. Thighs. Hips. Buttocks"; "Appetite reduction - Nature's Shape helps you resist snacking and overeating by making you feel really full"; "Increased energy - Nature's Shape helps boost your metabolism"; "Nature's Shape is made from herbal extracts and is all-natural"; "The ingredients in this amazing herbal formula reduce your desire to eat. Increase thermogenesis. Lessen cravings for sweets and snacks. Maintain healthy muscle-mass - while you lose weight"; "They have been proven to decrease your appetite while increasing your energy levels at the same time. This is an undisputable fact"; "Its ingredients are formulated to make you feel really full so you won't eat nearly as much."
Tabak's Health Products	PotencyPlus		10/20/02
"Helps increase male vigor and sexual energy"; "Yohimbine, which helps increase blood flow to your erotic zone"; "Avena sativa helps your body free up testosterone, which stimulates desires of intimacy"; "Saw palmetto extract helps your body maintain a healthy prostate with helpful sterols and fatty acids"; "While each of these ingredients alone are excellent for promoting male virility - where it has declined with age - together, they work even more effectively"; "Helps you enjoy a happier, more fulfilling, and satisfying life. Plus, it helps heighten intimacy and pleasure with your partner."
Tabak's Health Products	ProstLo		10/20/02
"Selenium - improves your odds of keeping your prostate healthy"; "Zinc - aids in prostate health by promoting proper function of your prostaglandins"; "Saw palmetto - proven in numerous studies to keep your prostate healthy"; "Stinging nettle herb - supports a healthy urine flow and is widely used throughout Europe"; "Pygeum africanum - promotes prostate wellness by lowering prolactin levels"; "In short, you have a prostate wellness formula grounded in sciences."
Tabak's Health Products	ReguCleanse		10/16/02
"Works in harmony with your body"; "Promotes digestive regularity"; "Helps eliminate that 'heavy' feeling"; "Completely safe and effective for daily use"; "With your digestive system working efficiently, you'll feel refreshed. Invigorated. Ready to do the things you love to do!" "RegCleanse is fantastic because it contains these ideal ingredients to help maintain bowel and colon regularity"; "Rhubarb, a purgative, can sensitize the bowel movement reflex nerve of the colon"; "Coptis helps digestion by promoting the secretion of saliva, gastric juices and pancreatic juice"; "Scute supports the healthy secretion of gallbladder bile, which helps your digestion"; "ReguCleanse helps keep you regular, and there's no embarrassing rush to the bathroom"; "ReguCleanse is a traditional herbal formula that has been used and refined for over 1,000 years. It contains the perfect ratio of ideal ingredients to help keep your colon healthy and clean. Easily. Gently. Quickly."
Tabak's Health Products	Respir8		10/20/02
"Respir8 is an all-natural formulation of nutrients scientifically selected to maintain healthy lung function"; "Together they help to relax your airways and promote the natural process of respiration, while providing the nutritional support your lungs need every day"; "Contains special herbs that nourish, feed and support your mucous membranes"; "In addition, it contains antioxidants that act as powerful scavengers of dangerous free radicals, supporting your lungs' ability to breathe more easily."
Tabak's Health Products	SatisBaction		10/20/02
"This unique formula contains special nutrients that enhance the comfort and healthy functioning of your back. Plus, they support wellness in your spine and shoulders, too"; "In fact, they are proven to help: Lessen tension. Relax back muscles. Enhance vertebral health. Keep your back and neck functioning normally"; "With SatisBaction, you can minimize 'normal aging' back discomfort"; "It's perfect to take if you stand or sit for extended periods. Wear high heels. Are overweight. Or just feel your back muscles need that extra 'helping hand' to stay relaxed and comfortable"; "It's all-natural. Drug free. Chemical free. And safe."
Tabak's Health Products	Slimming Tea		10/20/02
"Helps to take away your urge to eat because of anxiety"; "Slimming Tea is a delicious herbal tea that you actually enjoy drinking, as part of your overall healthy weight-loss program"; "It helps to relax, so you won't be as tempted to overeat. Plus, it supports proper colon and elimination function, to help you achieve and maintain your normal body weight"; "And it does so safety, and quickly."
Tabak's Health Products	SuperAmoré		10/20/02
"A 100% all-natural supplement with ingredients proven to increase sexual prowess. Enhance pleasure. Heighten sensitivity. Boost performance"; "SuperAmoré is completely safe. Drug free. Chemical free"; "Both men and women can use it to 'jump-start' their sexual energy"; "Use SuperAmoré today to increase your desire, excitement and lust for life. It's guaranteed to 'firm up' your love life."
Tabak's Health Products	ThermAway		10/20/02
"An amazing supplement that can help you lose weight by converting stored body fat into thermogenic energy"; "Increases energy - the ingredients in ThermAway help turn stored body fat into thermogenic energy, so you'll have more get-up-and-go"; "Maintains muscle - helps preserve muscle mass (lean tissue) even as it accelerates fat loss"; "Improves digestion - helps your digestive system work more efficiently. That helps convert more of the food you eat into energy. Not fat"; "Works through the day - even when you're not thinking about it, the ingredients in ThermAway are hard at work helping to burn off body fat. (Use as part of your healthy diet and exercise program.)."
Tabak's Health Products	ThinkCaps		10/20/02
"All-natural"; "Helps you fight back. It's a unique, scientifically developed formula designed to energize your brain. Sharpen your memory. Speed up your mental processes. And enhance recall response."
Tabak's Health Products	VitalOne		10/20/02
"A 100% natural supplement"; "Just the process of breathing oxygen creates a nasty by-product in your body: Free radicals"; "Free radicals are atoms that are highly reactive and tend to eat away at your blood vessels and organs. They can make you age and look much older than you should"; "VitalOne supplies 'cell-protecting,' 'anti-aging' nutrients to help keep you looking and feeling younger, naturally"; "VitalOne gives you added cell strength, extra energy and a defense against the ravages caused by free radicals."
Tabak's Health Products	WhoopeeCaps		10/20/02
"The powerful ingredients found in new WhoopeeCaps - an all-natural supplement - are proven to help overcome sexual frustration. They promote virility. Libido. Male potency that tends to decrease with age";"First, by elevating your testosterone level - completely naturally of course. Second, by regulating blood flow to critical areas and transmitting cellular level sexual signals"; "They help 'fire up' your sexual desire. Enhance your performance. And intensify your pleasure."
Tianshi Health Products	Tienshi Energy Balanced Men's Formula (multi-ingredient)		10/28/02
"Providing maximum herbal support for a man's healthy sexual function"; "Help to promote a feeling of romance and sensuality during intercourse."
Tianshi Health Products	Tienshi Energy Balanced Woman's Formula (multi-ingredient)		10/28/02
"Providing maximum herbal support for healthy function of reproductive system"; "Re-transform a woman's state of energy and refurbish and harmonize her Qi life force."
Twinlab	7-Keto Fuel (7-keto)		9/25/02
"Improve lean body mass and fat metabolism"; "Decrease body fat and weight."
Twinlab	Amino Fuel 2000 (amino acids)		10/17/02
"Maximize muscle growth and optimize protein synthesis"; "Increase nitrogen retention."
Twinlab	Carni Fuel (l-carnitine magnesium citrate)		9/25/02
"Promotes recovery from exercise stress."
Twinlab	Chromic Fuel		9/25/02
"Enhance lean body mass and improve muscle metabolism"; "Some clinical studies show that chromium supplementation may encourage loss of excess body fat and increases in lean body mass in conjunction with diet and exercise."
Twinlab	Creatine Fuel (creatine monohydrate)		10/17/02
"Energy enhancing"; "Improve muscle strength, performance and lean mass"; "Increase in peak power output."
Twinlab	Creatine Fuel Loading Drink (chromium picolinate, creatine monohydrate, l-glutamine, taurine, alpha-lipoic acid)		9/25/02
"Energy producing substance for enhanced performance, and cell volumizing amino acids glutamine and taurine"; "Improves muscle strength, performance and lean mass"; "Significant increase in peak power output."
Twinlab	Glucosamine Fuel (glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate)		5/21/02 ?
"Promotes joint flexibility and rebuilds cartilage."
Twinlab	HMB Fuel (calcium beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate monohydrate)		9/25/02
"Promotes lean muscle mass"; "Supports the body's ability to minimize protein breakdown, helps maintain health muscle cells and improves performance during intense resistance exercise."
Twinlab	Infant Care (docosahexaenoic acid)		10/3/02
"Helps enhance infant brain and eye development."
Twinlab	MCT Fuel (medium chain triglycerides)		10/17/02
"Reduces muscle protein breakdown and promotes fat loss"; "MCT's provide more than twice the energy power of carbohydrates and protein."
Twinlab	Mega Chromic Fuel (chromium picolinate)		9/25/02
"Enhance fat loss and improve muscle metabolism"; "Increases in muscle gain."
Twinlab	Mega Creatine Fuel (creatine monohydrate)		9/25/02
"Performance enhancer for power and strength athletes"; "Increased body mass and enhanced muscular performance"; "Significant increase in peak output power."
Twinlab	Mega Glutamine Fuel (l-glutamine)		11/12/02
"Helps increase growth hormone release and enhance muscle metabolism"; "Glutamine produces an anti-catabolic effect."
Twinlab		Mega HMB Fuel (calcium beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate monohydrate)		10/28/02
"Promotes lean muscle mass and reduces muscle breakdown."
Twinlab	Metabolift (chromium picolinate, Ma Huang extract, guarana seed extract)		9/25/02
"More...fat fighting ingredients"; "Lose weight quickly"; "Keep it off."
Twinlab	Metabolift Ephedra Free (multi-ingredient)		10/28/02
"Fat fighting ingredients"; "Lose weight quickly"; "Increase energy levels."
Twinlab	Ripped Fuel Powder		11/12/02
"Anti-catabolic amino acids [l-isoleucine, l-leucine, l-valine] and nutrients l-glutamine and alpha-ketoglutarates may help minimize muscle protein breakdown and maximize muscle protein synthesis."
Twinlab	Super Acidophilus (Lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, fructooligosaccharides)		11/12/02
"Important for maintaining good health"; "Promote the growth of friendly bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract."
Twinlab	Tribulus Fuel (tribulus terrestris fruit extract)		10/17/02
"Enhances the libido and improves sexual performance"; "Increases testosterone levels."
Uncaria of Texas	Herbas Incas (Cats' Claw Tea)		9/27/02
"Many tests show that herb has incredible properties for the human body"; "It shows that tea made of that herb has strong influence and enhancement on human immune system, and unique restorative qualities"; "Since that time tests have been conducted all over the world: USA, Russia, China, Germany, Italy, Australia etc."
Vitamin Shoppe	Aged Garlic Extract		11/20/02
"Promotes cardiovascular health"; "Garlic helps to maintain healthy cardiovascular and immune function"; "It also helps maintain cholesterol levels that are alredy within the normal range."
Vitamin Shoppe	Allicin 4000 Garlic (Allium sativum)		11/20/02
"Promotes cardiovascular health"; "Garlic helps maintain healthy cardiovascular and immune function"; "It also helps maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range."
Vitamin Shoppe	Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg		11/20/02
"Protects against free radicals"; "Alpha lipoic acid is a coenzyme of energy producing reactions at the cellular level"; "Known as the 'universal antioxidant' as it is both fat and water soluble"; "It helps maintain healthy blood glucose levels"; "Alpha lipoic acid supports glucose uptake and utilization"; "Preliminary research suggests it may protect the heart, nervous system and cognitive function as we age."
Vitamin Shoppe	Beta Carotene 25,000 IU Vitamin A activity		11/20/02
"Beta-carotene protects the body against free radicals"; "Supports immune and eye health."
Vitamin Shoppe	Boron 3 mg (amino acid chelate)		11/20/02
"Supports bone health"; "Boron promotes bone health."
Vitamin Shoppe	C-500 with Acerola		11/20/02
"An antioxidant to support immune function, vascular and joint health."
Vitamin Shoppe	C-2000 Complex Buffered Powder		11/20/02
"An antioxidant to support immune, vascular and joint health."