Nature’s Bounty Sheds Glucosamine Supplement Deception Suit

Consumers alleging that Nature’s Bounty Co. dupes consumers about the effectiveness of its Osteo Bi-Flex glucosamine joint-health supplements didn’t show that the company made any false or deceptive statements, a federal court said in dismissing the suit for now.

Carol Whyble and other lead plaintiffs filed a proposed class suit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York challenging various statements, including that the product could “strengthen joints,” “support flexibility,” and “support mobility.”

• Scientific findings cited in the plaintiffs’ complaint don’t disprove the company’s claims about the products’ benefits, the court said Tuesday
• The plaintiffs didn’t ...