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Act NOW: How to submit your claim against Balance of Nature in the class action lawsuit

Balance of Nature: How to collect money from them in the class action lawsuit settlement?

2026: Balance of Nature has agreed to a $9.95 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it falsely advertised the health benefits of its dietary supplements. The Balance of Nature settlement benefits consumers who purchased Balance of Nature dietary supplements between March 28, 2019, and Oct. 27, 2025. According to the class action lawsuit, Balance of Nature misrepresents the health benefits of its products. Plaintiffs in the case say that the company’s claims about the Balance of Nature Fruits capsules’ ability to replace fruits and vegetables in a diet are false and misleading.

HOW TO SUBMIT A CLAIM FOR REFUNDS:

There are two types of claims you can file - with a receipt or without receipts.

1. Tier 1 claims (those WITH proof of purchase) must include a receipt, order confirmation, account order history or other documentation from Balance of Nature, Amazon or Walmart that establishes the fact and approximate date of purchase of the product during the class period in the United States.

2. Tier 2 claims (those without proof of purchase) must include the name of the store where the product was purchased, the date of purchase and the product purchased.

Tier 2 - The quickest way most people file this type of settlement claim in under a minute without receipts

1. Open the official claim form page on the Balance of Nature settlement website.
   

2. Choose the “No Proof of Purchase” option.
   This is allowed for this settlement.
    It limits the claim to  2 units at $4 each (maximum $8) .
   

3. Enter your basic contact information.
   * Name
   * Mailing address
   * Email address
   * Phone number (sometimes optional)
   

4. Fill in approximate purchase information.
   
   * Product purchased (example: *Fruits capsules* or *Veggies capsules*)
   * Approximate purchase date (estimate is acceptable)
   * Where you bought it (examples:  BalanceOfNature.com, Amazon, Walmart, etc. )

5. Check the certification box.
   * This simply states that the information is  true to the best of your knowledge .
   

6. Submit the claim electronically.
   

7. Save or screenshot the confirmation page/email  in case you need proof later.
   

What Happens After Filing

•  The  court must grant final approval .
  

• After that, the settlement administrator processes claims.
  

• Payment is usually sent  months later  by:

  • Check , or

  • Digital payment  (PayPal, Venmo, etc., depending on the form options).
    

Tier 1 - you have receipts or can request them

1. Confirm that you are eligible.
   * You must have purchased  Balance of Nature Fruits capsules, Veggies capsules, or Fiber & Spice powder  in the United States.
   * The purchase must have occurred  between March 28, 2019, and Oct. 27, 2025 . ([Top Class Actions][1])
   

2. Gather proof of purchase (optional but increases the payout).
   * Examples include a  receipt, order confirmation, or account order history  from Balance of Nature, Amazon, Walmart, etc.
   * Proof allows a larger claim amount. ([Top Class Actions][1])
   NOTE: If you  ever ordered directly from BalanceOfNature.com , your email address may match their records. Sometimes the administrator can  verify purchases automatically , which can increase your payout  even if you filed without attaching receipts .
   

3. Decide which claim type you will file.
   *  With proof of purchase:  up to  $6 per unit for up to 5 units  (max  $30 per household ).
   *  Without proof of purchase:  up to  $4 per unit for up to 2 units  (max  $8 per household ). ([Top Class Actions][1])
   

4. Complete the claim form.
   * Fill out the official claim form page on the Balance of Nature settlement website  with your contact information and purchase details.
   * If you do not have proof, you must provide information such as  where you bought the product, approximate date, and product name . ([Top Class Actions][1])
   

5. Submit the claim form.
   * You can  submit it online  through the settlement website  or print and mail it  to the settlement administrator. ([ClassAction.org][2])
   

6. Submit the claim before the deadline.
   * The claim must be  submitted online or postmarked by March 11, 2026.
   

7. Wait for court approval and payment distribution.
   * After final court approval and resolution of any appeals, payments will be sent by  check or electronic payment .
   * Checks must typically be  cashed within about 90 days  after issuance. ([ClassAction.org][2])
   

 

2019-2023: CPSI: Balance of Nature ordered to stop selling supplements - Balance of Nature’s ‘whole food’ capsules are advertised to imply they cure serious diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. Following false advertising suits and repeated failures to comply with the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act, Balance of Nature has been ordered to stop production and sales until they come into compliance with FDA regulations. 

The FDA’s Acting Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs said: “We previously warned Evig LLC and Premium Production LLC, but they have demonstrated repeated violations of manufacturing requirements, and the public cannot have confidence that their products are what they purport to be. The FDA will continue to protect the U.S. public health by taking appropriate actions when companies violate the law.”

See the FDA news release, that says Balance of Nature’s products are marketed and labeled in a way that renders them “unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs.” 
November 2023 Update: Evig LLC (Balance of Nature) resumed normal operations in November 2023.

 

The Advertisements

Balance of Nature, Inc. represents that its dietary supplement provides the nutrition of over 10 servings of whole fruits and vegetables per day, enhances the immune system, and has numerous other health benefits. They rely almost exclusively on testimonials.

Balance of Nature does not explicitly claim to cure or treat any disease. Instead they use testimonials from people making claims - which are highly subjective and cannot be substantiated - like "Since taking Balance of Nature, I have more energy." Guess what? If you ate a cup of sugar every day, you'd "have more energy", but that does mean that is a good thing to do?

Nonstop absurd claims

The phrase, "I feel like since taking Balance of Nature..."

followed by some completely absurd claim is heard over and over in their commercials, like:

• "I feel better".
• "I can hit the ball farther".
• "So I started taking Balance of Nature, and I could coach better."
• "With Balance of Nature, I noticed immediately my energy levels picked up"
• "Even with not a lot of sleep, I could function and be the mom I needed to be."
• "It helps you see better."
• "It helps you think better."
• "I've noticed my dreams are better"
• After taking Balance of Nature.. "I can do a kick flip ... and the next day, I wasn't even sore.

 

And they frequently use deceptive attempts to present their (presumably PAID) testimonials are more credible than they are:

• "As an optometric physician" - that's an optometrist, only qualified to fit eyeglasses and detect eye problems; Not a medical doctor. More exaggeration and misleading gobbledygook

 

Really? How could ANY of the benefits in these claims be caused by eating capsules of freeze-dried fruit or vegetables?

Were any of these claims examined objectively? Was any of this measured, independently and objectively? We sure cannot find any such studies conducted by independent researchers at major universities. This is just people who already like the product promoting it. We assume they are paid for their testimonials. If you pay most people enough, they'll go on a commercial and say anything.

It would make as much sense to say "I feel like hitting myself in the head with a hammer makes my joint pain go away" or "Since I started eating fresh, natural dirt from the garden, I have more energy, my bowels are more regular and my dog is better behaved".

In their commercials, they claim they are making it easier to get the vital nutrients fruits and vegetables by freeze-drying the foods and compressing them into a capsule for you to swallow. If you ask us, they are asking you to swallow a lot more than that! Look at their own labels: there are no claims made to nutrients, vitamins, minerals; just calories and total carbohydrates. Hey, nothing is more "fresh and natural" than taking fruit and vegetables, freeze-drying them, grinding them into a powder then compressing them into a capsule for you to eat weeks or months later.

Any child could tell you it's better to eat a fresh apple, banana, orange, etc. And that's not hard to do. Fresh fruit are inexpensive and sold almost everywhere, even in gas stations!

Balance of Nature's "From the Beginning" says Dr. Howard researched

"which fruits and vegetables, when combined, were most effective in 1) Strengthening your Immune System, 2) Cell Protection, and 3) DNA Repair and Apoptosis. Finally in 1997, tireless hours of research culminated in a unique formulation or 31 fruits and vegetables."

OK, Doc Brown reviewed time travel and made a flux capacitor..No one independently reviewed that either. Humor intended for Back to the Future fans; but the point is, Balance of Nature makes "claims"... has anyone else, without a connection to the company reviewed those claims, scientifically and objectively?

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Further Information

Copies of the documents mentioned in this news release are available from the FTC's Web site and from the FTC's Consumer Response Center, Room 130, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, click here or call 1-877-382-4357. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 1,600 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Frank Dorman,
Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2674

STAFF CONTACT:

Karen Jagielski,
Bureau of Consumer Protection
202-326-2509

Consumer Information:

• Diet & Fitness microsite
• To see a list of other product cases click here.