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Supplement label claims: what the asterisk means
Supplement label claims with an asterisk are usually structure/function claims, which say how an ingredient affects the body's normal structure or function. FDA does not approve them before sale. The label must carry a disclaimer that FDA has not evaluated the claim and that the product is not meant to treat any disease.
Written by the Jellutide label deskUpdated · 4 min read
The basics01
What is a structure/function claim?
A structure/function claim says how a nutrient or ingredient affects the normal structure or function of the body. FDA's own example is “calcium builds strong bones” (FDA, Structure/Function Claims).
It is not a disease claim. Only a drug can legally make a claim about a disease, which is why supplement labels stay on the structure/function side (FDA, Structure/Function Claims).
Most claims you see on a bottle front, such as support for energy, joints or weight management, belong in this group.
The asterisk02
What does the asterisk on a supplement label mean?
The asterisk links a claim to a required disclaimer. The disclaimer says FDA has not evaluated the claim and that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease (FDA, Structure/Function Claims).
You will find that sentence on the bottle, usually near the facts panel. On the Jellutide label it reads: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The asterisk is not a warning sign by itself. It is the honest part. A claim with no disclaimer, on a supplement, would be the problem.
Who checks what03
Does FDA check supplement label claims before sale?
No. FDA is not authorized to approve dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed, and many firms can sell supplements without notifying FDA (FDA, Using Dietary Supplements).
For structure/function claims, the maker must notify FDA of the claim text no later than 30 days after marketing begins. The maker must also hold substantiation that the claim is truthful and not misleading (FDA, Structure/Function Claims).
| Step | Who | When |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-approval of the claim | Nobody | Not done |
| Notice of the claim text | The maker, to FDA | Within 30 days after marketing |
| Substantiation file | The maker | Must exist |
| Disclaimer on the label | The maker | Required |
The substantiation is the maker's own file. FDA does not publish it.
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How should you read the claims on the Jellutide bottle?
As label wording, not as results. The front of the bottle says "Weight Loss Support*", "Supports Metabolism*" and "Helps Support Weight Management*".
Each has the asterisk, so each falls under the disclaimer above. None says the gummy causes weight loss, and no trial of the product has been published.
Wording
What the brand chooses to say about the product.
Approval
FDA did not review it first.
A result
It does not tell you what you will lose.
The sales page goes further than the bottle, with claims we quote and answer on the benefits page. Where the two disagree, trust the bottle you receive.
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Your habit05
How can you use label claims wisely?
Treat them as the brand's description, then check the facts panel and a neutral source. Ask your pharmacist about interactions, since FDA says mixing medicines and supplements can endanger health (FDA, Using Dietary Supplements).
Keep taking prescribed medicine, including any GLP-1 medicine, as directed. Our disclaimer page repeats what this label statement means.
FAQ06
Label claim questions
Why does FDA not evaluate structure/function claims?
The law treats them as claims about normal body function, not about disease, so they are not pre-approved. The maker must notify FDA within 30 days after marketing and hold substantiation (FDA, Structure/Function Claims). The disclaimer tells you the claim was not evaluated.
Can a supplement label make a disease claim?
No. FDA says only a drug can legally make a disease claim, and the disclaimer says the supplement is not intended to do so (FDA, Structure/Function Claims). A label that does make such a claim deserves doubt.
Is a claim with an asterisk true?
The asterisk does not decide that. It means the claim comes with a disclaimer and was not evaluated by FDA. The maker must have substantiation that it is truthful and not misleading (FDA, Structure/Function Claims). Ask for the evidence before you rely on it.
Where is the FDA disclaimer on a supplement bottle?
It sits near the Supplement Facts panel or the bottom of the label, starting with an asterisk. On the Jellutide label it is the line beginning with the asterisk and the words about the Food and Drug Administration.
Who wrote this07
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Pages built from the bottle label, the sales page and linked NIH, FDA, CDC, FTC and peer-reviewed sources.
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