Protandim

Protandim is a herbal dietary supplement marketed with unsupported claims that it can treat a number of medical conditions. The product is a patented[1] mix of five herbal ingredients and sold by LifeVantage Corporation (formerly LifeLine Therapeutics, Lifeline Nutraceuticals, and Yaak River Resources, Inc), a Utah-based multi-level marketing company.[2] The manufacturers of Protandim make no claims that it can prevent or cure any medical conditions.[3] In 2017, LifeVantage was issued a warning letter by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding illegal advertising claims on the company's websites suggesting that Protandim can help to cure various ailments, including cancer and diabetes.[4][5][6]

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  2. ^ LifeVantage Corporation"FAQs – LifeVantage". Retrieved 4 July 2014.
  3. ^ Hall H (9 May 2017). "Protandim Update: New Studies and an FDA Warning Letter". Science-Based Medicine.
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  5. ^ Montgomery, Matt (April 26, 2017). "FDA warns RSL kit sponsor LifeVantage over cancer treatment claims". SB Nation. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  6. ^ "2017 – Lifevantage Corp 4/17/17". www.fda.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-25.