| In an attempt to provide as much information as possible on this website
numerous journals were searched for information concerning Enzyte. These
journals included the The New England Journal of Medicine, The Journal
of the American Medical Association, Journal of Alternative and
Complimentary Therapies, BioMed Central: Complementary and Alternative
Medicine, Internet Journal of Alternative Medicine, Urology,
Contemporary Urology, Digital Urology, and The Journal of
Urology. Throughout all of these journals the term Enzyte was
mentioned only once. In JAMA, an editorial concerning how certain
effective herbal remedies were losing weight in the medical profession secondary
to mass marketed products whose proof was only rhetorical. Despite lack of clinical trials quite a bit of evidence against Enzyte as a
quality product has been substantiated. The Cincinnati Better Business
Bureau says that the firm “has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau due to a
pattern of complaints concerning billing issues as well as unanswered and
unresolved complaints.” Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals is reportedly under investigation by the Ohio Attorney General’s office.
Two class action lawsuits are seeking refunds on behalf of Enzyte customers who
can’t get their money back from the company.
Further evidence against the business practices and effectiveness of Enzyte
is made by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a consumer
advocacy group whose missions are to conduct innovative research and
advocacy programs in health and nutrition while providing consumers with current
and useful information. On September 23, 2004, CSPI filed an
official complaint with the Federal Trade Commission that the makers of Enzyte
were practicing deceptive advertising while not providing proof of its claims.
In response to the claims that have been put against Enzyte, Berkeley Premium
Nutraceuticals replied to the CSPI:
"Berkeley stands behind its Enzyte formulas. Medical professionals have
established a correlation between reduced cardiovascular function and reduced
erectile function... There is substantial data that shows that ginkgo biloba
assists with circulatory problems. Further, indications that Korean red ginseng
may be beneficial in improving the quality of male erections comes from
traditional use, in vitro, and animal experiences, as well as a few clinical
trials. Finally, Berkeley strongly promotes that its products -- including
Enzyte -- work best in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle and many of our
customers report this to be the case of Enzyte." |
