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How to Spot Fake Supplement Reviews: 5 Checks Before You Trust a Star Rating
How to spot fake supplement reviews: look for vague praise, matching wording, review bursts, reviewers who only post for one brand, and photos supplied by the seller. The FTC bans fake and bought reviews. We show no SciatiEase ratings because none are verified.
Written by the SciatiEase label deskUpdated · 4 min read
What does the FTC rule say about fake reviews?
How to spot fake supplement reviews starts with the rule: the FTC bans fake reviews, bought reviews and fake social proof. That covers reviews written by people who never used the product.
It also covers testimonials that hide a payment or a free product (FTC, Health Products Compliance) (FTC, Fake Reviews Final Rule 2024).
How to spot fake supplement reviews: what are the signs?
Fake reviews tend to be vague, repeated and clustered. The FTC lists similar signs when it explains how to judge reviews (FTC, How to Evaluate Online Reviews).
| Sign | What to do |
|---|---|
| Praise with no detail | Look for dates, doses and downsides |
| Many posts in a few days | Sort by newest and check the spread |
| Same phrases across reviews | Search one sentence in quotes |
| Reviewer posts for one brand | Open their other reviews |
| Photos from the seller | Check who supplied them |
How do you check a review in two minutes?
Check a review by reading the worst ones first, then confirming the buyer is real. Three-star reviews usually have the most detail.
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2 capsules with breakfast
The sales page starts the day with 2 capsules and a meal. That is half of the 4-capsule serving on the Supplement Facts panel.
- 02
2 more with dinner
Two more with dinner makes the full 4-capsule label serving. The official site instead says 2 a day, morning or night.
- 03
Space it from prescriptions
The official site suggests taking it 30 minutes before or after prescription medicine. Keep every prescribed dose on schedule.
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Check in at day 30, decide by day 180
Note how you sit, walk and sleep. The money-back window is 180 days from the order, so mark the date.
SciatiEase: from $49 a bottle120 capsules · 1, 3 or 6 bottles · free US shipping on 3 or 6 · 180-day guarantee
See packsWhy does this site show no SciatiEase ratings?
We show no ratings because we found no verified SciatiEase reviews. The review photos on our reviews page are labelled as supplied by the vendor.
Read how we handle this on the reviews page, and ask any seller where their reviews come from. Keep taking prescribed medicine whatever a review says.
A page that shows perfect scores and no complaints is a reason to look closer.
What can you rely on instead of reviews?
Rely on the printed label and on the guarantee terms. The SciatiEase 3-bottle pack is $177 and the 6-bottle pack is $294, with a 180-day guarantee.
FAQ01
Questions about fake reviews
Do five-star supplement reviews mean a product works?
No. A star score reflects who chose to post, and it can be bought or edited. Read the detailed, mixed reviews and the label itself before you decide.
Can a company pay for supplement reviews legally?
Not if they are fake or if the payment is hidden. FTC rules require clear disclosure of paid or free-product testimonials and ban reviews that misstate real experience.
Where can you report a fake supplement review?
You can report it to the site where it appears and to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Include the link, the date and why you think it is fake.
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Last updated . Read our editorial standards and how we check reviews. This website is run by a SciatiEase authorized U.S. retailer, not by the manufacturer. We are paid a commission when you buy through our order links.
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