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Five food supplement ads banned over women's health claims
The Advertising Standards Authority banned five supplement ads for making misleading medicinal claims about menopause and PCOS, risking harm to vulnerable consumers, it said.
- The Advertising Standards Authority banned Five supplement advertisements for making unauthorized medical claims about menopause and PCOS, affecting brands including 222 Balance, Lunera, Minerva, Nova Menopause Vitality, and PolyBiotics.
- An AI-powered sweep of online health advertisements prompted the rulings, as the ASA examined content potentially exploiting people's health worries and emotional concerns.
- The ASA labeled many claims "unacceptable," risking misleading vulnerable people; 222 Collective acknowledged errors and began working with Trading Standards to ensure compliance.
- ASA investigations manager Catherine Drewett said "people deserve clear and accurate information," warning that misleading claims about menopause, PCOS, and PMS can cause real harm.
- The ASA will continue monitoring the sector closely and encourages anyone with concerns about advertisements to get in touch for further oversight.
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