Radhanite, LLC d/b/a Curalife Ltd
FDA and FTC jointly issued a warning letter to Radhanite, LLC d/b/a Curalife Ltd (CEO Ron Elul) regarding their CuraLin dietary supplement, marketed on their website and social media. The regulators found that claims on the company's website, Instagram, and Facebook pages — including references to managing blood sugar, treating Type 2 Diabetes, and ingredient-level claims about insulin sensitivity — rendered CuraLin an unapproved new drug and a misbranded drug under the FD&C Act. The FTC simultaneously issued a cease-and-desist demand for unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims, warning of potential civil penalties up to $43,792 per violation and possible consumer redress. The company was given 15 working days to respond with corrective steps, with failure to comply potentially resulting in seizure, injunction, or civil penalties.
Flagged claims (10)
Picrorhiza Kurroa [described as an ingredient in your CuraLin product] . . . supports healthy glucose tolerance . . .
I am taking them daily and feel that they are some help in controlling my blood sugar . . . #beatingdiabetes . . .
The right nutritional supplement for the specific condition can provide a sustainable solution for managing your glucose levels. Empower your lifestyle by managing your Type 2 Diabetes naturally!
CuraLin offers people needing advanced glucose support an effective. . .option for maintaining healthy glucose levels. . .
89% would recommend CuraLin to a diabetic friend
Bitter Melon [described as an ingredient in your CuraLin product] is . . . used by diabetes [sic]in Eastern medicinal systems. Its mechanism of action . . . supports glucose absorption, and the sensitivity of the muscle cells to insulin.
[P]romote healthy glycemic response. . .
Fenugreek [described as an ingredient in your CuraLin product] . . . promotes insulin production, release & sensitivity.
Turmeric [described as an ingredient in your CuraLin product] has been used . . . to help people maintain healthy glucose levels though [sic] healthy insulin tolerance.
An herb with powerful health benefits like maintaining blood sugar levels and cholesterol, Fenugreek is a key component in our Curalin supplements.
Required actions (6)
Please notify FDA in writing, within 15 working days of receipt of this letter of the specific steps you have taken to address any violations. Include an explanation of each step being taken to prevent the recurrence of violations, as well as copies of related documentation.
Notice is hereby given that you must cease and desist from making any claim that a product and prevent, treat, or cure diabetes without competent and reliable scientific evidence consisting of well‐controlled human clinical studies substantiating that the claims are true.
Violations of the FTC Act may result in legal action seeking a Federal District Court injunction or Administrative Cease and Desist Order.
marketers who make deceptive claims about the treatment, cure, prevention, or mitigation of a disease may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $43,792 per violation pursuant to Section 5(m)(1)(B) of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(m)(1)(B)
may be required to pay refunds to consumers or provide other relief pursuant to Section 19(b) of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 57b(b)
please notify Richard Cleland of the FTC via electronic mail at [email protected] within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter of the specific actions you have taken to address FTC's concerns.
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