In Brief: FTC/Victorie Bie
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FTC/Victorie Bie: California-based dietary supplement manufacturer is prohibited from making claims that several of its products cause weight loss without dieting or exercise, reduce serum cholesterol levels, increase metabolism and energy, build muscle, control appetite and regulate blood sugar under a Federal Trade Commission consent order published in the March 11 Federal Register. Products cited include Chromium Picolinate, CitriGold, L-Carnitine and Super Fat Burner Formula. Victorie Bie, doing business as Body Gold, was one of three chromium picolinate sellers targeted by FTC for making unsupported health claims ("The Tan Sheet" Nov. 11, 1996, p. 18)...