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What Does Xlear’s Lawsuit Mean for Physicians?

Xlear's xylitol maker sues the FTC to loosen evidence rules on health claims, signaling a deregulatory push that could reshape supplement marketing.

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Nathan Jones, founder of Xlear, advocates passionately for xylitol, an ingredient in his products claimed to combat various health issues, including tooth decay and potentially COVID-19. He is currently embroiled in a lawsuit against the FTC to challenge regulations that require substantial evidence for health claims. With a shift in regulatory enforcement under the Trump administration, Jones aims to alter the health claims landscape by pushing for more freedom in marketing alternative health products. His efforts align with the 'medical freedom' movement, promoting less regulation amid calls for consumer choice in health care.

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What Does Xlear’s Lawsuit Mean for Physicians?

Xlear's xylitol maker sues the FTC to loosen evidence rules on health claims, signaling a deregulatory push that could reshape supplement marketing.

  • by Arthur Allen

  • August 25, 2025

  • 10 min

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