Counterfeit supplement awareness:
Protecting your health & trust
Why counterfeit supplements are a growing concern:
In today’s global marketplace, counterfeit supplements are becoming alarmingly common.
These fake products often mimic the packaging and branding of trusted companies like Microbiome Labs—but they may contain ineffective or even harmful ingredients.
Counterfeit supplements can:
| Pose serious health risks due to contamination or undeclared allergens. |
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| May provide no health benefit because they lack the intended active ingredients. |
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| Damage consumer trust in legitimate brands and healthcare guidance. |
How to spot a counterfeit supplement:
Counterfeit products are often sold through unauthorized online retailers or informal marketplaces.
If you suspect a product may be counterfeit, do not use it. Instead, please report it to our team [email protected] or directly to the FDA Safety Reporting Portal (SRP) at Safety Reporting Portal
Here are key red flags to watch for:
| 🚩 | Suspiciously low prices or bulk discounts. |
| 🚩 | Misspelled words or poor-quality packaging. |
| 🚩 | Missing lot numbers, expiration dates, or tamper-evident seals. |
| 🚩 | Unusual smell, color, or texture of capsules or powders. |
| 🚩 | Microbiome Labs logo missing on the front label. |
| 🚩 | Different bottle and look feel. Compare to the authentic packaging shown below |
What Microbiome Labs is doing to protect you
At Microbiome Labs, we are committed to safeguarding your health and trust.
Here’s how we’re fighting back:
✅ Verified Distribution Channels:
We only sell through licensed healthcare professionals and authorized partners. Our official channels are:
✅ Tamper-Proof Packaging:
Our products feature security seals and traceable numbers.
✅ Education & transparency:
We provide resources to help you identify genuine products and report suspicious ones.
✅ Legal Action:
We actively monitor marketplaces and pursue counterfeiters through legal channels.
We believe that awareness is the first step toward protection.
Share this page, talk to your patients, and help us build a community that values safety, science, and integrity.
Microbiome Labs products are regulated as dietary supplements under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). The FDA does not approve dietary supplements before marketing. This page is for educational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
