Do you guys remember these power balance bracelets? 2010 me really thought I was hacking my biology with this marketing gimmick! Did anyone else get one too? 

David

“After the lawsuit was filed, the company admitted there was no credible scientific evidence backing its claims and offered consumers refunds.”, yet somehow similar bogus products like the one @Bobby mentioned launch after that?  
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Bobby

I don’t think they got away! No wonder why I haven’t seen one around in ages! 

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/report-power-balance-hit-with-57m-settlement-plans-to-declare-bankruptcy/

how do they get away with baseless health claims?  especially in sue-happy America?

I don’t think they got away! No wonder why I haven’t seen one around in ages!   https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/report-power-balance-hit-with-57m-settlement-plans-to-declare-bankruptcy/

The company behind the recently crowned Power Balance Pavilion has filed for bankruptcy, according to court papers.

Power Balance Hit With $57 Million Settlement; Declares Bankruptcy

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“After the lawsuit was filed, the company admitted there was no credible scientific evidence backing its claims and offered consumers refunds.”, yet somehow similar bogus products like the one @Bobby mentioned launch after that?   🤷‍♂️

watched this pitch for a negative ion watch on Shark Tank recently, and the founder gets roasted hard. Mark Cuban calls him a scammer immediately.  https://gazettereview.com/happened-esso-watches-shark-tank-recent-update/

Ryan Naylor pitched his company Esso Watches to the sharks during the third season. Where are they now in 2023? Let's find out.

What Happened To Esso Watches After Shark Tank - 2023 Update - Gazette Review

Absolutely nothing, hype product with some good marketing behind it. I remember all the top athletes had them on and everyone at school thought this was what you needed to take your sporting performance to the next level 😂

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The difference is what @Romulus Maya and @Nikolas Kong were discussing about NMN.  

unlike drugs that must be proven safe and effective for their intended use before marketing, there are no provisions in the law for FDA to approve dietary supplements for safety before they reach the consumer.

In fact, most dietary supplements can be marketed without even notifying the FDA.

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Nikolas Kong

The difference is what @Romulus Maya and @Nikolas Kong were discussing about NMN.    unlike drugs that must be proven safe and effective for their intended use before marketing, there are no provisions in the law for FDA to approve dietary supplements for safety before they reach the consumer.  In fact, most dietary supplements can be marketed without even notifying the FDA.

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had to look it up! does it do anything?   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hologram_bracelet

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A group of likeminded people in Biohackers Connect are talking about this.