May 20, 2016

Lunada Biomedical, Inc. and its three principals have settled FTC charges that they deceptively marketed Amberen, a dietary supplement, to women over 40 who are perimenopausal or menopausal, making a range of unsupported claims about its ability to help users lose weight and belly fat, and relieve menopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. “The Lunada defendants made strong claims about the effectiveness of their supplement without the scientific evidence to back them up,” said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The relief provided by this court order is intended to prevent the defendants from making unsupported health benefit claims in the future.” FTC