2033. Misbranding: of Hy-De Tablets, Vitamin E Perles, Garlic Capsules, Vitamin
A & D Tablets, Kelp Tablets, Alfa-Yerba Tea Tablets, Improved B Com-
plex Tablets, Hy-C Tablets, No. 5 Glanzyme Tablets, and SyHx-Tron
Tablets. IT. S. v. Ryer Dietary Supplements Co., Inc. Plea of nolo con-
tendere. Fine, $100 on count 1; sentence suspended on the other counts.
(P. D. C. No. 16581. Sample Nos. 81262-F to 81265-F, incl., 81267-F, 81269-F
to 81272-F, incl.)
INFORMATION FILED : February 15, 1946, Southern District of California, against
the Ryer Dietary Supplements Co., Inc., Lynwood, Calif.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : From the State of California into the State of Missouri.
The product was shipped between the approximate dates of June 10 and October
24, 1944, and a number of booklets entitled "Vitamin, Mineral and Glandular
Therapy" were shipped on or about February 23, 1944.
LABEL, IN PART: "Hy-De * ? * Eight Tablets Supply: Vitamin D (from
Irradiated Yeast, fortified with Ergosterol) . . . 200,000 I. U. Vitamin A
(Fish Liver Oil) ... 8,0001. U." "Vitamin E Wheat Germ Oil * * * Three
Perles Contain: Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) ... 2.4 Mg."; Extract of
Garlic * * * - Contains: Extract of Garlic, Cold Pressed Wheat Germ Oil,
True Oil of Celery, Imported Olive Oil, and Soybean Oil"; "Vitamin A & D
* * * Each Tablet Contains: Vitamin A from fish liver oil??50001. U. Vita
?min D from fish, liver oil??500 I. U. Excipients (q. s.) as follows: Alfalfa
,?Parsley, Kelp, Yeast, Dicalcium, Phosphate, Coating of Sugar, Gum, Lactose
,?Certified Colors"; "Kelp Tablets * * * Made from Dehydrated kelp."
;?"Alfa-Yerba Tea * * * Contains Alfalfa and Yerba Mate"; "Improved 
B?Complex * * * Four Tablets Contain B-l. (Thiamine) . . . 4,000 I. U
.?B-2 (G) (Riboflavin) . .. 2.67 Mg. B-6 ... .20 Mg. Pantothenic Acid .. 
.?4.0 Mg. Niacin . . . 13.33 Mg. Excipient: Calcium Pyrophosphate 12 Gr."
;?"Hy-C * * * Each Tablet Contains: Vitamin C( Ascorbic Acid) ... 2,00
0?I. U. Lemon Concentrate (Catalyzer) ... 4 Gr."; "No. 5 Glanzyme * * 
*?Each Tablet Contains: Liver Concentrate (30 to 1) ... 1 grain Pan
-?cretin ... 1 grain Duodenum ... 1 grain Adrenal Cortex ... ? grai
n?Bile Salts . . . 2? grain Papain (Papaya Enzyme) . . . y2 grain Dehydro
-?cholic Acid . . . '? grain Vitamin B-l ... 100 I. U-"; "Sylix-Tron * * 
*?Four Tablets Contain: Stomach Substance Concentrate 8 Gr. Liver Extrac
t?20: 1 Concentrate 4 Gr. Vitamin B-l (Thiamin
e)' ... 800 I. U. Yeast Spe
??cially Selected . . . 8 Gr.   Iron (Sulfate) . . . 13.36 Mg
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
accompanying booklets, relating to the articles were false and misleading
since the articles would not be effective for the purposes claimed. The false
and misleading statements regarding the products were to the following effect:
That the Hy-De Tablets would be effective in the treatment of gallstones, and
that they would be effective to assure proper calcium assimilation.
That the Vitamin E Perles would be effective in the treatment of amenorrhea,
dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, dementia, impotency, leucorrhea, low mental devel-
opment, menopause, muscular atrophy, sterility, sexual apathy, testicular de-
generation, and uterine tumors.
That the Garlie Capsules would be effective as an internal antiseptic, would
stimulate leukocytosis, and would be effective in the treatment of asthma, bron-
chitis, whooping cough, diphtheria, hypertension, infections, tuberculosis, and
bronchial and nasal ailments.
That the Vitamin Ad D Tablets would be effective in the treatment of infec-
tions, defective vision, diseases of the eyes, ears, throat, and lungs, low blbod
hemoglobin, anemia, nervous disorders, loss of weight, low vitality, general
weakness, respiratory infections, nasal infections, acne, asthma, boils, Bright's
Disease, catarrh, colds, chronic diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, cystitis, corneal
ulcers, poor dentine, decreased vigor, dry itchy skin, poor digestion, dry mouth,
eye infections, hay fever, influenza, jaundice, kidney stones, lymph node infec-
tions, lingual abscesses, liver involvement, muscular incoordination, poor ovula-
tion, pus formation, poor resistance, sinusitis, diminished sex urge, trench mouth,
testicular degeneration, and thyroid atrophy.
That the Kelp Tablets would be effective in the treatment of aphonia, difficult
swallowing, eye troubles, facial edema, insomnia, abnormal sexual activity, loss
of weight, moist skin, nervousness, persistent hoarseness, restlessness, shortness
of breath, tremor, toxicosis, impaired respiratory functions, disturbed thyroid
activity, poor digestion and poor assimilation of fatty foods, and disturbed
ovarian function.
That the Alfa-Yerba Tea Tablets would be effective in the treatment of
Bright's disease, kidney inflammation, nephritis, restless sleep, excessive uric
acid, and urinary flush.
That the Improved B Complex Tablets would be effective as a tonic to the
endocrine glands, and would be effective in the treatment of neuralgia, colitis,
poor assimilation, digestive disturbances, retardation of lactation, alcoholism,
ameba, anemia, asthma, colon disease, chronic diarrhea, cardiac disorders, dys-
pnea, dry scaly skin, emaciation, glossitis, goitre, gastritis, hives, hypertrophy,
hyperglycemia, intestinal disorders, indigestion, intestinal stasis, muscular,
cramps, malnutrition, muscular tone loss, nervousness, numbness of limbs, per-
nicious anemia, prolapsis, retarded growth, skin disorders, stomatitis, shingles,
and sexual apathy.
That the Hy-C Tablets would be effective in the treatment of angina pectoris,
abscess of bone, bone marrow degeneration, low blood pressure, bleeding spongy
gums, tendency to bruise easily, cataract, duodenal ulcers, decaying teeth, edema,
hypoadrenia, hyperchlorhydria, habitual abortion, joint pains, loose teeth, low
vitality, loss of weight, low hemoglobin, leg ulcers, ovarian pain, pyorrhea, poor
capillary tone, poor calcium fixation, puerperal hemorrhage, pallor, rheumatic
pains, rapid respiration, tachycardia, thyroid hypertrophy, tendency to frac-
ture, trench mouth, reduced secretions of the adrenals, peptic ulcers, irregular
cardiac action, rapid heart beat, weakening of capillary walls, degeneration of
cord and peripheral nerves, subcutaneous hemorrhages, pale complexion, skin
lesions, hypertrophy of adrenals, hypertrophy of liver, hemorrhage, degenera-
tive changes in intestinal epithelium and villi, and gastric ulcer due to hyper-
chlorhydria..
That the No. 5 Glanzyme Tablets would be effective in the treatment of indi-
gestion, constipation, colitis, hypertension, kidney and bladder .diseases, rheuma-
tism, cardiac disorders, nerve degeneration, skin disorders, and all other con-
ditions resulting from improper digestion and improper elimination.
That the Sylix-Tron Tablets would be effective in the treatment of anemia,
decreased vigor, hives, hyperalgesia, lack of* resistance, low vitality, loss of
weight, low blood pressure, malnutrition, poor capillary tone, and weakening
body tissues, and would be effective to hasten convalescence, aid digestion,
stimulate the appetite, promote the normal functions of the gastro-intestinal
tract, maintain normal jilood, and promote growth.
DISPOSITION: March 18, 1946. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered,
the court imposed a fine of $100 on count 1 relating to the Hy-De Tablets.
Sentence was suspended on the other 9 counts for a period of 2 years, conditioned
that the defendant would not again violate the Federal Food, Drug, and
.Cosmetic Act.