Testofen Claims at Issue in GNC Testosterone Supplement Lawsuit

Two California men and one from Delaware are pursuing a testosterone product class action lawsuit accusing GNC Corp. of promoting Testofen, an allegedly ineffective herbal testosterone supplement.

GNC allegedly has produced and sold thousands of Testofen products to men in their 30s who have experienced a natural drop in testosterone — a drop that can affect the overall sexual and physical health of a healthy male. GNC’s Testofen packaging claims, “Testofen has been shown to promote free testosterone, up to 98 percent, in an eight-week trial.” However, recent studies show that Testofen does not, in fact, increase testosterone levels more than a placebo in clinical trials.

Plaintiffs Brian O’Toole and Michael Bitton of Los Angeles and Robert Sokolove of Delaware accused GNC of racketeering, false advertising, breach of warranty, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation. They seek monetary relief for the money spent on Testofen and other testosterone supplements marketed and sold by GNC, as well as damages and attorneys’ fees.

What is Testofen?

Testofen is a daily herbal supplement made from a concentrated extract of fenugreek. Fenugreek is an herb whose seeds have been used for medicinal purpose for centuries, though the efficacy of fenugreek products like Testofen are nowhere near the potency or efficacy of prescription drugs for hormonal imbalance. Testofen and other alleged testosterone boosting supplements have been marketed and sold by GNC since the mid 2000s.

According to the GNC testosterone supplement lawsuit, several independent scientific studies have been done to test the actual efficacy of GNC’s herbal testosterone products. The idea that the supplements are effective was shot down by those involved in the studies: “These representations are false, based on universally accepted principles of statistical analysis that have been adopted by the regulatory bodies of every ‘first world’ country, including the United States.” There is additional evidence suggesting that GNC and its subsidiaries were aware that they had overstated the efficacy of their herbal testosterone product in order to boost sales.

Despite four studies since 2006 that demonstrated the lack of statistically significant increase in testosterone levels by Testofen consumers, the plaintiffs allege that GNC has continued to market its fenugreek-based products under 20 separate brand names.

Testosterone Product Litigation

Testosterone product lawsuits not only involve supplements like GNC’s Testofen, they also include prescription testosterone drugs such as AndroGel (a testosterone gel/cream), Androderm (a testosterone patch), and various testosterone injections.

While those products do raise the testosterone levels in an individuals body more than herbal testosterone products like Testofen, they have been associated with serious side effects not usually mentioned on the product warning label or marketing materials, including heart attack, stroke, and sudden death.

As of May, many of these cases have been consolidated into a centralized testosterone product lawsuit to better serve the parties, witnesses, and courts involved in the testosterone product cases.

Join a Free Testosterone Product Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you or someone you know suffered a heart attack, stroke, blood clot, or other injury as a result of using a testosterone gel or cream, legal options are available. Find out if you qualify to join a free testosterone gel class action lawsuit investigation and pursue compensation for you or your loved one’s injuries:

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