Core Formulations Core 8 Protein Powder is the Target of False Advertising Claims

All types of products have been the targets of false advertising claims, and one current set of products is popular protein powder supplements.

Core Formulations Core 8 protein powder is one of several protein powders currently under investigation by legal professionals who believe that the company may be falsely advertising their products.

Allegations Surrounding Core Formulations Core 8 Protein Powder False Advertising

The specific way Core Formulations Core 8 protein powder is being allegedly falsely advertised is by a practice known as protein spiking. This practice is also referred to as amino spiking or even nitrogen spiking.

Basically, via this process, the total amount of protein in a product can be falsely elevated during testing, and companies are listing the falsely inflated protein content on product labels.

Protein powder supplement companies are required to list the nutritional information for their products, and consumers are specially interested in knowing the amount of protein contained in the protein powder supplements that they purchase.

The companies determine the protein content by testing the amount of nitrogen in the protein powder. This gives a way to look at the protein content because proteins are made of amino acids, and amino acids in turn contain nitrogen. By measuring the nitrogen content of a product, companies can determine how much protein is present.

Most people are aware that amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. So why is this even an issue? The issue stems from consumers expecting to get complete proteins in their products, not just amino acids. Complete proteins are derived from food sources such as whey and casein proteins from milk and egg proteins.

A lot of the protein powder supplements like Core Formulations Core 8 do actually contain complete proteins.

The problem is that some companies are adding additional protein building blocks via the protein powder spiking practices.

These additional amino acids are not added for any nutritional benefit. Rather, they are added as inexpensive fillers to boost the protein content that is tested in the product, and to boost profits for the companies who engage in these practices.

What does the FDA Have to Say?

The FDA is aware of protein powder spiking practices and has issued a statement regarding its role and viewpoint.

FDA press officer Jennifer Dooer stated, “FDA requires that dietary supplements be labeled in a manner that is truthful and not misleading.With regard to the labeling of protein content, FDA’s expectation for proper nutrition labeling is that firms will evaluate the protein content from actual protein sources—not other nitrogen-containing ingredients such as individual amino acids—and label the products consistent with the results of such evaluations.”

What to Do if you Have Been Duped by Protein Powder Supplement Claims

If you have purchased protein powder supplements based on the nutritional information indicated on the product label, but realize the protein amount listed on the product may not reflect what you have actually been consuming, you may be entitled to legal compensation.

Lawyers are currently investigating Core Formulations Core 8 protein powder to determine if consumers of this product have been the victims of false advertising due to protein spiking practices. If you have purchased these products, you may contact a lawyer for free case evaluation in order to determine your eligibility for taking legal action against the product manufacturer.

Join a Free Protein Powder False Advertising Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you purchased any of the protein powders listed below, you may qualify to file a protein powder lawsuit or protein spiking class action lawsuit.

• Core Formulations Core 8 & IsoCore
• Rogue Nutrition Rogue Whey
• BioHealth Nutrition Precision Blend & Precision Iso

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