The US FDA has sent warning letters to 17 manufacturers of supplements, warning them to cease making unsubstantiated claims that their products will prevent, treat or cure Alzheimer’s disease. These companies are illegally selling over 58 products which are unapproved new drugs and/or misbranded drugs.

Here are three media articles about the action:

FDA sends warning letters to 17 companies for ‘illegally selling’ products claiming to treat Alzheimer’s

FDA targets illegally marketed dietary supplements

Supplement Makers Touting Cures for Alzheimer’s and Other Diseases Get F.D.A. Warning

Here is the FDA press release:

FDA takes action against 17 companies for illegally selling products claiming to treat Alzheimer’s disease

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Alzheimers > Amelioration/Prevention > Vitamins & Select Foods.