"Structure/Function" Claims vs. Disease Claims: The Regulatory Distinction, Explained

This formula's own materials use phrases like "supports healthy glucose metabolism" rather than claiming to treat a disease — worth understanding why that specific language pattern exists.

What the distinction actually is

Dietary supplements in the US are permitted to make "structure/function" claims — describing how an ingredient supports normal body function — but are not permitted to make disease claims, like stating a product treats or cures diabetes.

Why this pattern shows up across the entire category

This is a general regulatory framework applying to the whole dietary-supplement category, not unique to this one formula — worth recognizing this consistent language pattern when evaluating any supplement's marketing claims.