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Claim number: 69
Claimant: Pharma Natura PTY (Ltd)
Claim date: Feb. 1, 2012
Brand name: Vitaforce Generics
Forum in which the claim was made: Website
Claim methodology: Vitamins
Frequency with which the claim is made by this claimant: Once off
Actual claim: Treats Immune system
Plausibility of this claim: Untested and implausible
Summary
The website pamphlet makes a significant number of unsupportable clais
Responses
Description
The advertisement, inter alia, contains a table setting out the following product-related information:
"A-10000 IU Caps 100 Essential for growth, reproductive functioning and good vision.
Aged Garlic Extract Caps 60 Immune and antioxidant support B Complex Forte Caps 60 Helps improve metabolism, reduces fatigue and increases energy levels
B6 - 50mg Pyridoxine Tabs 100 Helps reduce symptoms of PMS and pregnancy induced nausea
Biotin 300mcg Tabs 60 Promotes healthy skin and strong nails
C-500mg Tabs 60 Immune Support
CoEnzyme Q10 Caps 60 Helps cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension
Desiccated Liver Tabs 120 Supports muscular development
E-1000 IU Caps 30,50 Protects against cell membrane damage through its role
as an antioxidant
E- 400 IU Caps 100 Protects against cell membrane damage through its role as
an antioxidant
E - 500 IU (Natural) Caps 60 Protects against cell membrane damage through
its role as an antioxidant
Evening Primrose Oil Caps 90 Promotes healthy skin and reduces symptoms of
PMS
Flaxseed 1000 Caps 60 Promotes heart health and joint mobility
Folic Acid & B12 Tabs 100 Supports a healthy pregnancy and maintains heart
health
Garlic & Cod liver oil Caps 60 Immune support
Hair & Nails Tabs 30 Nourishes and conditions hair and nails
Juniwa Caps 50 Helps prevent water retention
Omega 3 EPA Caps 90 Promotes cardiovascular health and improves
concentration
Zinc + A + B6 Tabs 100 Helps teenagers with problem skin and supports male
fertility