# Focus Factor Fails in Supplement Wild West | Durham News

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Published: 2026-09-07T12:56:07+00:00
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## Resource

Supplements operate in a regulatory gray zone—no FDA approval needed, just a disclaimer. But when Synergy CHC Corp., maker of Focus Factor, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after losing Costco (its biggest customer, accounting for 60% of revenue), the cracks showed. Financial missteps, delayed reports, and market fallout exposed the fragility of the supplement industry—where bold claims meet shaky finances. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4cd3ebaa9a3e9a55

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