Qunol Supplements Class Action: Are Dosages Overstated?

A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that popular Qunol dietary supplements, including magnesium, turmeric, CoQ10, and fish oil supplements, are falsely advertised. The lawsuit claims that the dosage amounts prominently displayed on the front labels are misleading, as consumers must ingest multiple capsules, gummies, or chews to actually receive the advertised dosage.

Don't Be Fooled by Qunol's Supplement Claims, Lawsuit Warns

The plaintiff, Anthony Swetala of California, argues that Quten Research Institute, the maker of Qunol, deceives consumers by prominently stating a specific dosage amount on the front label, alongside the total count of capsules, gummies, or chews in each bottle. This presentation, according to the lawsuit, leads consumers to believe that each individual unit contains the full advertised dosage.

However, the lawsuit alleges that consumers must consume two or more of these units to obtain the advertised dosage. Consequently, consumers are allegedly overpaying for products that deliver only a fraction of their promised value. Swetala claims he wouldn't have purchased the supplements, or would have paid less, had he known the truth about the dosages.

The complaint specifically lists the following Qunol supplements as having allegedly overstated dosage amounts:

• Extra Strength Magnesium 420 mg;
• Magnesium Gummies 200 mg;
• Extra Strength Turmeric Curcumin Complex 1000 mg;
• Turmeric 2250 mg;
• Turmeric + Ginger 2400 mg;wa
• Turmeric Gummies 500 mg;
• Turmeric 500 mg + Ginger 50 mg Gummies; 
• Turmeric + Ginger Gummies 550 mg;
• Turmeric + Ginger Chews 750 mg;
• CoQ10 Gummies 100 mg; and
• Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil 1000 mg.

Qunol Not the Only Supplement Brand Facing False Advertising Claims

The lawsuit further alleges that this deceptive labeling practice isn't limited to just a few products, but extends to a wide range of Qunol supplements, including various forms of magnesium, turmeric, CoQ10, and fish oil. This misrepresentation, the lawsuit claims, allows Quten Research Institute to charge premium prices while reducing their costs by including less than the advertised dosage in each unit.

“As a result, Defendant has charged consumers a premium for the Products, while cutting costs and reaping the financial benefits of selling dietary supplements with less than the advertised dosage of nutrients in each Product,” the Qunol lawsuit states.

Qunol is not alone in facing legal challenges regarding its product claims. Several other supplement brands are also being called to account for alleged false advertising. Zenwise LLC is currently facing a class action lawsuit over its Digestive Enzymes and No Bloat supplements, which a consumer claims did not deliver the promised relief.

Additionally, Miracle Moo colostrum supplements are being challenged over claims of scientific validation and clinically dosed immunity benefits. Onnit Labs, co-founded by Joe Rogan, is also defending its Alpha Brain pills against accusations that they fail to deliver the promised cognitive enhancements. Moreover, both GNC and Now Health Group are facing lawsuits claiming their magnesium supplements contain less magnesium than advertised.

In the Qunol class action lawsuit, Swetala seeks to represent a nationwide class of consumers who purchased these allegedly mislabeled supplements. He is suing for violations of various California consumer protection laws, breach of warranties, misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment. The lawsuit demands that Quten Research Institute cease its misleading marketing practices, destroy deceptive materials, issue corrective advertising, and provide restitution to affected consumers.

Case Details

• Lawsuit: Swetala v. Quten Research Institute LLC
• Case Number: 1:24-cv-00620-VAM
• Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Plaintiffs' Attorneys: 

• Ronald A. Marron and Lilach Halperin (Law Offices of Ronald A. Marron)