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Additional Information for Apetropics

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Location of This Business
San Diego, CA 92111-1703
BBB File Opened:
12/15/2022
Years in Business:
2
Business Started:
2/19/2022
Type of Entity:
Sole Proprietorship
Business Management
  • Mr. Rob Riviera, Manager of Customer Care
Contact Information

Customer Contact

  • Mr. Rob Riviera, Manager of Customer Care
Additional Contact Information

Email Addresses

Additional Business Information
Advertising Review

On May 23, 2024, BBB requested Apetropics to modify, substantiate or discontinue claims made on their website (https://www.apetropics.com/) that reads:

“A better way to feel better…”

“If you're looking for better focus, more energy, and mental clarity, you'll love Apetropics Smart Drops.”

“Made with a potent dose of 15,000mg of USDA certified organic Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi, Chaga and Turkey Tail adaptogenic mushrooms.”

“Each bottle comes with new 'Smart' delivery technology for maximum results in less time.”

“You’ll fall asleep in minutes and stay asleep without waking up drowsy, tired or ‘feeling groggy’.”

“Results Guarantee- Apetropics new infusion and sublingual delivery technology offer better absorption than most other products to maximize your results.”

“Risk-Free Lifetime Guarantee”

“Apetropics work for almost everyone. And that's why we offer a lifetime guarantee.”

“USDA Certified Organic - We only use USDA certified organic active ingredients in our American made, GMP certified health supplements. Maybe that’s why 93% of customers recommend them?”

On the website page, (https://www.apetropics.com/apetropics-2500mg-CBD.php), (https://www.apetropics.com/apetropics-sleepy-chews.php), (https://www.apetropics.com/one-drops.php),  (https://www.apetropics.com/apetropics-chill-chews-cbd-thc.php) it also reads:

“Bursting with flavor, this zesty & potent broad-spectrum CBD Lemon Oil is a bestseller for those who want maximum potency (and relief)”

“Soothe pain the safe & easy way without feeling doped up or zoned out”

“Staying clear-headed, focused, and being creative on command”

“Eco-friendly, seed to bottle sustainable”

“Soothe yourself to sleep. You’ll feel the mind-calming effect kick in quickly... so you can hush those voices in your head and drift off to sleep quickly.”

“Pop a gummy or two so you wake up recharged & ready to take on the day!”

“Wake up refreshed and energized, excited for the day”

“If relief is what you're looking for ... and you'd like a clear mind with better focus and more energy, you're going to instantly love Apetropics One Drops. This tasty tincture is made from all natural active ingredients and safe to use daily.”

“Getting through loads of work without feeling overwhelmed. Relieve joint aches and pains, headaches, and sore muscles..."

“Improving energy, vitality and vigor throughout the day”

“Staying clear-headed, focused, and being creative on command”

“Soothing joint aches and pains”

“These bite-sized, fruit-flavored chews are hemp derived unlike most other products with THC. The result is an uplifted mood, deep relaxation, and a state change unlike anything you've tried before. Oh yea, and the taste is delicious unlike most other fruit chews or gummies that have CBD + THC.”

“Easing headaches, hangovers, nagging aches and pains”

On the website page, (https://www.apetropics.com/apetropics-smart-drops.php) it also reads:

“If less stress, more energy, and improved mental acuity is what you need, you'll instantly love Apetropics Smart Drops.”

“Advanced sublingual technology seamlessly delivers Apetropics Smart Drops' unique blend of organic fruiting body functional mushrooms into the bloodstream up to 303% faster and more effectively than capsules, gummies, or powders. This tasty tincture delivers nature's most powerful supernutrients in one simple product for results that are guaranteed.“

“Easing daily stress and anxiety”

“Staying clear-headed, focused, and being creative on command”

“Improving energy, immunity, physical and mental health”

“USDA Certified Organic fruiting body Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi, Chaga and adaptogens”

“No unwanted side effects, 'crash or comedown' like synthetic stimulants”

“Fighting daily anxiety, brain fog, and low energy while ploughing through loads of work. Now you can quickly clear your mind, stop being easily distracted and find your 'flow state' or peak performance, even when the world seems to be spinning out of control.?”

On the website page, (https://www.apetropics.com/apple-cider-vinegar-chews.php) it also reads:

“Adding Apetropics ACV Chews to your diet is like adding a rejuvenating boost of gut health, energy and vitality to start your day. The apple cider vinegar improves metabolism, digestive health, weight loss, and immunity support while the B-9 and B-12 vitamins strengthen red blood cell production, nervous system development, and support heart health.”

“Improving metabolism, digestion, and weight loss”

“Promoting red blood cell production and recovery”

“Eco-friendly, seed to bottle sustainable”

On the website page, (https://www.apetropics.com/apetropics-750mg-cbd-chews.php) it also reads:

“Adding Apetropics Cruze Chews can offer amazing relief from general aches and pains, muscle soreness, headaches, stress and daily overwhelm.”

“Soothing general aches and pains, headaches, hangovers, and muscle soreness. They also offer stress and anxiety relief that thousands of Americans have come to count on.”

“Soothing away migraines, headaches, menstrual pain”

“Easing hangovers, rebalancing the mind and body after a rough night”

“Relieving general body, joint and muscle pain””

“Eco-friendly, seed to bottle sustainable”

On the website page, (https://www.apetropics.com/apetropics-one-chews.php) it also reads:

“Adding Apetropics One Chews to your daily routine is like flipping the “ON” switch to your brain for improved focus, energy, and mental clarity”

“Adding Apetropics One Chews to your daily routine is like flipping the “ON” switch to your brain for improved focus, energy, and mental clarity... while turning “OFF” aches and pains, headaches, anxiety and daily stress.”

"Getting through loads of work without feeling overwhelmed or stressed out. Now you can quickly dial in and focus without drugs or prescription pills... even when... The world seems to be spinning out of control."

"Improving energy, vitality and vigor throughout the day"

"Soothing aches, pains, and inflammation"

"Staying clear-headed, easing anxiety and daily stress"

"Eco-friendly, seed to bottle sustainable"

On the website page, (https://www.apetropics.com/apetropics-snooze-chews.php) it also reads:

“With this time-released formula, you can savor a tranquil, rejuvenating sleep that lasts a satisfying 6-8 hours, so you wake up refreshed and energized. Imagine experiencing a healthy sleep cycle night after night – just picture the positive impact it will have on your quality of life.”

“Fast Results: No more tossing and turning. Our chews get to work within minutes, gently guiding you into a peaceful slumber so you can start your dream journey ASAP.”

“Deep, Rejuvenating Sleep: It's not just any sleep; it's that kind of sleep where you wake up feeling like you've hit the reset button on your energy. You'll rise and shine like never before.

“Complete Relaxation: It's like a gentle, calming breeze for your brain, making you feel relaxed without any groggy after-effects. Your ticket to a night of serenity and uninterrupted ZZZs.”

Advertisers must be prepared to substantiate such claims per BBB's Code of Advertising. 

BBB's Code of Advertising Section 34 of the Code requires that advertisers should be prepared to substantiate any claims relating to performance, energy savings, safety, efficacy or results for a product or service should be based on recent and competent testing or other objective data. BBB's Code of Advertising Section 20 of the Code requires that advertisers when using the term “warranty” or “guarantee” in product advertising, the advertiser must clearly and conspicuously include a statement that the complete details of the warranty can be seen prior to sale at the advertiser's location, viewed on the advertiser’s website or, in the case of mail or telephone order sales, made available free on written request. Lastly, BBB's Code of Advertising Section 37 of the Code requires that an advertiser must not express or imply that a product or product line is exclusively “Made in USA” unless all or virtually all of the product is made in the U.S. All significant parts and processing that go into the product must be of U.S. origin. That is, the product should contain no — or negligible — foreign content. 

As of June 12, 2024,the business has not responded to BBB's request.

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  • California Department of Food and Agriculture
    1220 N Street, Room A-372
    Sacramento CA 95814
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