 | Procydin, in an advertisement claimed, inter alia, that the product is “A natural supplement for heart illness, arthritis, hypertension and circulatory problems”, and “powerful antioxidant”, which delivers the same benefits of other antioxidants. These include, inter alia, the following, according to the advertisement: |
- “They stimulate blood circulation, also to the capillaries, which is beneficial to diabetics”;
- “They help to fight inflammation, benefitting people suffering from arthritis”;
- “They protect against heart disease and can help to normalize blood pressure and cholesterol levels”;
- “They can improve the efficacy of antiretroviral treatment”.
There are also claims that “Researches in Norway have found that AIDS patients who supplemented their diet with antioxidants, obtained better results with antiretroviral treatment”, along with other claims of this nature.
In essence, the complainant submitted that the advertisement creates the impression that all the benefits listed can equally be attributed to the respondent’s product. these claims, however, are … Read the rest
