Are Probiotic Pearls Supplements a Scam?
By Sarah Pierce
Probiotic Pearls from Enzymatic Therapy are probiotic supplements that are marketed as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments, including digestive problems such as gas, bloating, constipation and other symptoms of IBS and/or lactose intolerance. Some consumers have reported that Probiotic Pearls did not work as advertised and did not deliver their promised benefits, which is why a class action lawsuit investigation has been launched.
Pearls offers five unique probiotic supplement products, “all with no refrigeration required,” according to their website. These products include Acidophilus Pearls, Pearls YB, Pearls IC, Pearls Elite and Pearls Immune, which is marketed as helping to strengthen the immune system.
How do Probiotics Work?
Probiotics are live microorganisms (usually bacteria) that are similar to the microorganisms naturally found in the human intestine. These “good bacteria” are used to prevent and alleviate a variety of conditions. Probiotics themselves are not a scam, but the problem sometimes lies in the deceptive marketing and labeling that manufacturers use to sell these natural probiotic remedies.
For example, Probiotic Pearls are marketed as needing “No Refrigeration” because “their triple-layer softgel shields protect live probiotics inside from heat and moisture.”
The problem is that probiotics are filled with living microorganisms that can die if the product is not properly made, shipped or stored, and Enzymatic Therapy may not have credible scientific evidence to prove that Probiotic Pearls’ softgel shield adequately protects the bacteria inside.
According to an article called “A Smart Guide to Buying Supplements” that appeared on the Dr. Oz Show website, “Of the 13 products we tested, more than half of the products did not contain the labeled amount of probiotics, and one contained as little as 7% of its listed amount.” [Editor’s Note: This article did not mention if the products tested included Probiotic Pearls.]
Another potential problem with probiotic supplements is that they are homeopathic remedies that may fall under the umbrella of homeopathy fraud. Many homeopathic remedies are so diluted that little to no molecules of the original substance – probiotics, in this case – remain, which makes these natural remedies ineffective for their advertised purpose.
If you purchased Probiotic Pearl supplements — including Acidophilus Pearls, Pearls YB, Pearls IC, Pearls Elite and Pearls Immune — and did not receive the advertised benefits you were promised, you may have a legal claim.
Natural and Homeopathic Consumer Advocates are investigating all false advertising claims related to Probiotic Pearls and other probiotic supplements. Submit your information for a free review by visiting the Probiotic Supplement Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. The review is free, and you may discover you have a claim to seek compensation through a Probiotic Pearls class action lawsuit settlement. The attorneys working this investigation do not get paid unless you do.
Updated December 12th, 2012
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Are probiotic pearls ic real and safe I get them from lucky vitamins and also from evitamins United States to UK. Just a bit worried if they ok. Janet