Maxam Neutraceutics (James G. Cole, Inc.)

Court Ordered Product Recall

The United States District Court for the District of Oregon issued a product wide recall on all Maxam products. Citing James G. Cole Inc. for misbranding, adulterated and unapproved new drugs because certain claims about their effects had not been approved by the FDA.


Product list as provided by the FDA:

AD Nutritional Support for a Positive Outlook;
AFX Nutritional Support for Healthy Cellular Function;
ANANDA Nutritional Support for Emotional & Muscular Well-Being;
ANAVONE Nutritional Support for Healthy Stress Management;
ANACORT 5 Methyl 7 Methoxyisoflavone;
BCAA Branched Chain Amico Acids. Nutritional Support for Muscle Growth;
BIOGUARD Nutritional Support for Gastrointestinal Health;
B-MAX Nutritional Support for Endogenous B Vitamins;
CELLAFLEX Nutritional Support for Joints, Skin & Connective Tissue;
CO-Q10 Nutritional Support for Endogenous Co-Q10;
CREOCELL Nutritional Support for Endogenous Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK);
CYTOMUNE Nutritional Support for Healthy Immune Function;
C-60 Fullerine. Nutritional Support for Antioxidant Activity;
DEEP SLEEP; ENDOTROPIN;
FGF Fibroblast Growth Factor. Nutritional Support for Endogenous;
FGF;
GTF;
HCG Nutritional Support for Endogeous HCG;
HIGH CHI;
H-PLUS H-Plus Hydrogen. Nutritional Support for Health Cellular Antioxidant Activity; KETOPLEX Nutritional Support for Women's Hormonal Health;
LIV Nutritional Support for Liver Health;
MAXATROPIN Nutritional Support for Hormonal Health in Men & Women;
MYOTROPIN Myostatin Inhibitor. Nutritional Support for Healthy Muscle Regeration;
NADH Nutrional support for Healthy Mitochondrial Function;
NATURAL PASSION;
NERVEX Nutritional Support for Healthy Nerve Function;
NEUROGEN Nutritional Support for Healthy Brain Function;
OSTEOREN Nutritional Support for Health Teeth & Bones;
OXYCHARGE Nutritional Support for Aerobic Metabolism & Endurance;
OXYTOCIN Nutritional Support for Endogenous Oxytocin;
PC3 Nutritional Support for Toxin & Waste Elimination 3 Ways;
PCA Nutritional Support for Natural Toxin & Waste Elimination;
PCR;
PHP Paleolithic Human Probiotics. Probiotic & Post Biotic;
PINEAL Nutritional Support for Pineal Health;
SAMe Nutritional Support for Endogenous SAMe;
SERENITY;
TELONGMERASE Nutritional Support for Telomere Health;
TRANQUILITY Nutritional Support for Relaxation;
TRP Nutritional Support for Healthy Thyroid Function;
XOMATROPIN Nutritional Support for Endogenous HGH;

In addition: ALL ASN products:

The ASN products are in capsule or powdered form and bear the ASN label.

AFINITY WHEY PROTEIN;
DHEA;
HUMAGRO Homeopathic Growth Hormone 4c;
PHYTOBOL;
TESTRX;
TRIBESTRONE II;


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View the 2010 Warning Letter from the FDA below:

SmartLipo365

SmartLipo365 Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Smart Lipo Due to 

Undeclared Sibutramine, Desmethylsibutramine, and Phenolphthalein

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — June 3, 2015 — Dallas, TX,

SmartLipo365 is voluntarily recalling 122 lots of Smart Lipo (800, 900, 950 mg) capsules, to the consumer level. FDA received samples of 800 and 900mg capsules of Smart Lipo and the lab results found the Smart Lipo products to contain undeclared sibutramine, desmethylsibutramine, and phenolphthalein.

Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant that was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010. Sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke.

Phenolphthalein is an ingredient previously used in over-the-counter laxatives, but because of concerns of carcinogenicity, it is not currently approved for marketing in the United States. Health risks associated with phenolphthalein could include potentially serious gastrointestinal disturbances, irregular heartbeat, and cancer with long-term use.

These undeclared ingredients make these products unapproved new drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established.
These products may also interact in life-threatening ways with other medications a consumer may be taking.

Overseas Product: Botanical Slimming (Red) contains hidden drug ingredient

Medication Health Fraud Public Notification: Botanical Slimming (Red) contains hidden drug ingredient


Fluoxetine is used for treating depression, bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).


It was found in this product!

Serious side effects including

• suicidal thinking,
• abnormal bleeding
• seizures. 

In patients on other medications for common conditions (aspirin, ibuprofen, or other drugs for depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, blood clots, chemotherapy, heart conditions, and psychosis), ventricular arrhythmia or sudden death can occur.

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Dietary Supplements

Dietary supplements may seem like harmless health boosters. But while some have proven benefits, many don't. Unlike drugs, dietary supplements aren't evaluated or reviewed by FDA for safety and effectiveness, and even "natural" supplements can be risky depending on the medicines you take or the medical conditions you have. In recent years, hundreds of supplements also have been found to be tainted with drugs and other chemicals. Always talk to your doctor before you take a new supplement, and avoid any supplement claiming it's a "cure."

What's a Dietary Supplement?

Dietary supplements include:

• vitamins and minerals
• amino acids
• enzymes
• herbs
• animal extracts
• probiotics

They come in a number of forms, including capsules, liquids, and powders. But while dietary supplements might seem similar to drugs, and some even have drug-like effects, there's a big difference: Dietary supplements don't undergo FDA review for safety and effectiveness before they're sold.

Are Dietary Supplements Safe?

Dietary supplements aren't always safe or harmless. Even "natural" supplements can be risky for people on certain medicines or with certain medical conditions, and some supplements have been found to be tainted with drugs or other chemicals. See Tainted Products.

Even "traditional remedies" with a long history of use aren't guaranteed to be safe in all cases.

Substances for which safety concerns have been raised include:

• comfrey
• chaparral
• lobelia
• germander
• aristolochia
• ephedra (ma huang)
• L-tryptophan
• germanium
• magnolia-stephania
• stimulant laxative ingredients, like those found in dieter's teas

Comfrey, for example, contains certain alkaloids that can cause serious liver damage, and aristolochia can cause kidney failure.

Even some vitamins and minerals, when taken in inappropriate amounts, can cause problems. For example, too much vitamin A can reduce bone mineral density, cause birth defects, and lead to liver damage, according to the National Academy of Sciences.

Always read labels and package inserts and follow product directions. But remember that dietary supplement labels and ingredients aren't evaluated by FDA before they're sold. Check with your health care professional — your best and most important source on whether a supplement is safe for you.

For a list of the dietary supplement ingredients for which FDA has issued alerts, visit FDA's website.

Supplements Claiming to be Cures

Promises for a quick cure or solution for a serious health problem may be hard to resist — but supplements claiming to shrink tumors, cure insomnia, cure impotency, treat Alzheimer's disease, or prevent severe memory loss aren't proven. Besides cheating you out of your money, they also may hurt your health.

Under Federal law, dietary supplements can't be promoted for the treatment of a disease because they aren't proven to be safe and effective.

Treat weight loss products with suspicion, too. Claims that you can eat all you want and still lose weight effortlessly just aren't true. To lose weight — and keep it off — you have to eat fewer calories and increase your activity.

Other tip-offs to a fraud include:

Claims that one product does it all and cures a wide variety of health problems.

"Proven to treat rheumatism, arthritis, infections, prostate problems, ulcers, cancer, heart trouble, hardening of the arteries and more."

Suggestions the product can treat or cure diseases.

"Shrinks tumors," "Cures impotency," or "Prevents severe memory loss."

Words like scientific breakthrough, miraculous cure, exclusive product, secret ingredient, or ancient remedy.

"A revolutionary innovation formulated by using proven principles of natural health-based medical science."

Misleading use of scientific-sounding terms.

"Molecule multiplicity," "glucose metabolism," "thermogenesis," or "insulin receptor sites."

Phony references to Nobel Prize winning technology or science.

"Nobel Prize Winning Technology," or "Developed by two times Nobel prize winner."

Undocumented testimonials by patients or doctors claiming miraculous results.

"My husband has Alzheimer's disease. He began eating a teaspoonful of this product each day. And now, in just 22 days, he mowed the grass, cleaned out the garage, weeded the flower beds, and we take our morning walk again."

Limited availability and a need to pay in advance.

"Hurry. This offer will not last. Send us a check now to reserve your supply."

Promises of no-risk "money-back guarantees.

"If after 30 days you have not lost at least 4 pounds each week, your uncashed check will be returned to you."

FDA's Rules for Health Claims

What kinds of claims can companies make on food and supplement labels? FDA-approved claims:

• Must be based on significant scientific evidence that shows a strong link between a food substance and a disease or health condition.
• Can state only that a food substance reduces the risk of certain health problems — not that it can treat or cure a disease. For example: "Calcium may reduce the risk of the bone disease osteoporosis. "

Dietary supplements also can carry claims about the effect of a substance on maintaining the body's normal structure or function — "Product B promotes healthy joints and bones" — but must include the disclaimer: "This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease."

Learn more at FDA's website.

Tainted Products