Enzyte is a herbal nutritional supplement originally manufactured by Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals.
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11 Facts About Enzyte
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The marketing of Enzyte resulted in a conviction and prison term for the company's owner and bankruptcy of the company.
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The manufacturer has claimed that Enzyte promotes "natural male enhancement, " which is a euphemism for enhancing erectile function.
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Enzyte is an herbal product, no testing is required by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Enzyte's formulation was reportedly developed for Vianda by Marilyn Barrett.
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However, as yohimbe's legal status in Canada is unclear, Enzyte produced after 2004 no longer contains yohimbe extract.
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Enzyte has never been scientifically tested by the FDA or other independent third party.
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In keeping with FTC rulings, Enzyte is not allowed to claim these benefits in its advertising.
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In testimony during the trial, a former executive with Berkeley testified that the enhancements the company claimed were achieved by use of Enzyte were fabricated, and the company defrauded customers by continuing to charge them for additional shipments of the supplement.
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Enzyte further testified that company employees were instructed to make it as difficult as possible for unhappy customers to receive refunds.
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Enzyte said he would change the company name but would keep the brand.
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