ClaimCheck
Independent Scientific Certification
ClaimCheck is the first independent certification body that evaluates whether supplement health claims are supported by science.
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The Regulatory Gap
The supplement industry operates under a regulatory framework that requires almost nothing from manufacturers before a product reaches store shelves.
Under DSHEA, any manufacturer can make a structure/function claim with no prior FDA review, no approval process, and near-zero risk of enforcement.
Almost every supplement has this disclaimer:“This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA”. It is an admission that no one has verified whether the product claims are true.
The FDA evaluates claim format, not claim truth. “Calcium supports bowel regularity” is as legally valid as “Fiber supports bowel regularity.” The science tells a completely different story.
Real Evaluations
These are the kinds of claims ClaimCheck evaluates every day.
Vitamin C
“Supports immune health”
GREEN — Strong EvidenceExtensive, replicated evidence supports Vitamin C’s role in immune function. Multiple systematic reviews and large clinical trials confirm its role in supporting immune cell activity and reducing oxidative stress.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
“Promotes cardiovascular health”
GREEN — Strong EvidenceStrong evidence from multiple large-scale trials supports this claim. Omega-3s have a well-established mechanism for reducing triglycerides and inflammation, with consistent results across diverse patient populations.
Calcium
“Supports bowel regularity”
RED — No Credible EvidenceNo meaningful scientific evidence supports calcium as a driver of bowel regularity. This claim is legally permissible. It meets the DSHEA structure/function format, but it is not supported by the scientific literature.
Proprietary Herbal Blend
“Boosts energy levels”
RED — No Credible EvidenceA vague claim with no defined mechanism and no credible supporting evidence. “Proprietary blend” obscures dosage information, making independent evaluation impossible. The claim cannot be substantiated.
Public Database
Every claim we evaluate goes into our public database, free for anyone to search.
Consumers use it to make informed decisions. Manufacturers use it to benchmark their claims against competitors. Transparency is the point.