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Switch to the of this page.Tom Brady promised a big announcement today, and, well basically it’s a fancy jar of unproven coronavirus supplements.This morning, while COVID-19 cases in Florida and gyms reopen to the public, the new Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and six-time Super Bowl champ announced he’s selling a non-FDA approved, homeopathic medley of vitamins that allegedly will “activate your immune system.”Appropriately called “Protect,” the vitamins essentially contain the same ingredients as a $12 pack of Emergency-C, but with more coronavirus-buzzworthy additions like elderberries and larch tree.Of course, Protect is being co-released under Brady’s TB12 brand and nutrition start-up VitalFit, which his company .Brady announced the new supplements on Twitter. "PROTECT is our new immunity blend supplement created to support a healthy immune system to help you stay strong," wrote the quarterback."Check this out, you're gonna love it!" added Brady in an .If you make it to the supplement's website, you'll find a lengthy pitch, aimed at athletes whose bodies may now be susceptible to "bacteria, viruses and outside threats."“Tough workouts, long days, and too much stress can leave you—and your immune system — burnt out. Research shows that everyday stress can limit the production of white blood cells while high-intensity training can reduce levels of key antibodies — leaving your body susceptible to bacteria, viruses, and outside threats,” reads , which seems to be going out of it’s way to say everything excerpt “Hey, take these while working out during the coronavirus outbreak.”Excited to announce the latest from . PROTECT is our new immunity blend supplement created to support a healthy immune system to help you stay strong. — Tom Brady (@TomBrady)“From supporting natural killer cells to replenishing antibodies post-exercise, Protect helps activate your immune system and counter stress-induced immune suppression so you can stay active, resilient, and ready for whatever comes your way,” continues the site.Sure, all of this may be true, and why not take some vitamins right now?But it’s hard to ignore the timing of the release and the asterisk on the front label that states: “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food &amp; Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.”Strangely, Protect already has one review on its site (for 5 stars no less), from some guy named HR, even though it debuted today and there's a giant red warning on the site that says "due to circumstances beyond our control related to COVID-19, orders containing this item may take an additional 3-5 business days to ship."But this isn't anything new for Brady, as CBS Senior Editor pointed out, the QB also once endorsed a sports drink that promotedThis story originally appeared in our sister paper ._Please follow and Orange County to stay safe, and please . Our small but mighty team is working tirelessly to bring you news on how coronavirus is affecting Central Florida. Please consider making a one-time or monthly donation. .Tags: , , , , , ,Orlando Weekly works for you, and your support is essential.Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Central Florida.Unlike many newspapers, ours is free – and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community.Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Orlando’s true free press free.&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;|May 20-26, 2020Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox.16 W. Pine St.Orlando, FL 32801Phone: (407) 377-0400Classified Phone: (407) 377-0415Fax: (407) 377-0420All parts of this site Copyright © 2020 Orlando Weekly.© 2020Orlando WeeklyWebsite powered by

Switch to the of this page.Tom Brady promised a big announcement today, and, well basically it’s a fancy jar of unproven coronavirus supplements.This morning, while COVID-19 cases in Florida and gyms reopen to the public, the new Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and six-time Super Bowl champ announced he’s selling a non-FDA approved, homeopathic medley of vitamins that allegedly will “activate your immune system.”Appropriately called “Protect,” the vitamins essentially contain the same ingredients as a $12 pack of Emergency-C, but with more coronavirus-buzzworthy additions like elderberries...

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