Walmart is said to be under investigation due to recent questions about dietary supplements.
These inquiries are specifically about magnesium products.
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Lawyers for Top Class Actions believe Walmart may be mislabeling magnesium supplements under the retail chain’s Equate brand, according to Best Life.
According to the Mayo Clinic, magnesium is said by many medical experts to be necessary for the body to function properly.
We usually get magnesium from milk, yogurt, leafy greens, and other foods.
It is said to support energy production along with vital muscle and nerve function.
However, some people don’t get enough magnesium and need supplements to get more in their bodies, according to the National Institutes of Health.
The problem is, some people create their own magnesium supplements and claim that they help with insomnia, fatigue, or even bowel movements.
According to Harvard Health Publishing, researchers say there isn’t enough evidence to support this, but that’s why Walmart is in question.
Walmart’s Equate Magnesium has a label claiming it’s meant to be used to relieve constipation – making it a laxative in nature.
The bottle says the supplement provides “comfortable relief for occasional constipation.”
The label also carries a disclaimer stating that this product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is “not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.”
This is a material misrepresentation, as argued by Top Class Actions’ attorneys, even with the disclaimer.
There is not enough evidence to suggest that magnesium serves as a laxative.
Knorr Extra Strength Magnesium is also available at Walmart, CVS, their own website, and other major retailers, and has been questioned by Top Class Actions.
The supplement claims to be “specially formulated to nourish nerve, bone and muscle health.”
However, it also includes a disclaimer explaining that it has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA.
“These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. [FDA]” is written on the label.
“This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.”
A disclaimer can also be viewed on Walmart’s online product page for Knorr Extra Strength Magnesium.
The problem for lawyers is that the product claims to be “high absorption” magnesium and has “extra strength”.
Again, this has not been confirmed by the FDA or other experts.
The US Sun has reached out to Walmart and Top Class Actions for comment.
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