The problem of deceptive labeling of health foods still continues.

In Japan, there have been warnings that some companies are selling products with information about the preventive effect against the new coronavirus that is not true.

This time, the Consumer Affairs Agency conducted a surveillance of the wording of Internet advertisements claiming the preventive effect of health foods against the new coronavirus since April 2021.

As a result of the investigation, 43 businesses (49 products) were found to be making such claims, which are likely to be in violation of the provisions of the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations (labeling of superior products) and the Health Promotion Act (false and exaggerated labeling of foods).

The product appears to be marketed with the following catchphrase

It has been clinically proven that the use of vitamin C is an effective existing method for the treatment of severe acute respiratory syndrome and pneumonia, the leading causes of death in patients with coronavirus infections.

→The fact that it has been clinically proven means that the nutrient in question is administered, which violates therapeutic and other practices. In Japan, it is forbidden for anyone other than a qualified medical professional to perform medical treatment.

3g of vitamin C per day is effective in preventing neoplastic coronary artery disease.

→There is no evidence that 3g per day is sufficient.

3g of vitamin C per day is effective in preventing new coronary arteries. 3g of vitamin D per day is effective in preventing new coronary arteries.

→Studies have shown that vitamin D is effective in people who are deficient in vitamin D, but we do not know if it is effective in other people.

Taking 3g of vitamin C a day is effective in preventing corona.

→This is the first study I've seen on the effects of persimmon tannin.

New coronavirus inactivated by persimmon tannin

→You can see the test results.

The University of Tokyo has announced that persimmon tannin and tea catechins have antiviral effects. Experiments have shown that persimmon tannin and tea catechins are effective in inactivating a new coronavirus.

→This is the first time this has been done.

Chaga tea is being studied all over the world. Chaga tea is a mushroom that has been recognized as effective against the new corona by global research institutes.

→I don't know if this is a good idea or not, but I think it is a good idea.

Don't let corona get you down! Boost your immune system with chaga tea

→Is the experiment done on humans, or is it the result of a large scale experiment?

Drinking chaga tea is effective in preventing the new coronavirus.

→It's kind of refreshing to hear you say that much. But what is the basis for this statement?

Chaga tea boosts immunity with 23 times the antioxidant effect of Agaricus.

→In the first place, the effect of Agaricus itself on immunity is questionable...

5-ALA (5-aminolevulinic acid) inhibits the multiplication of new coronaviruses.

→Is this an experiment on humans, or is it the result of a large-scale experiment?

The University of Tokyo has announced the results of a study showing that 5-ALA (5-aminolevulinic acid) inhibits the multiplication of the virus that causes the new coronavirus infection.

→Whether this is an experiment on humans or the result of a large-scale experiment?

The University of Tokyo recommends the intake of lactoferrin based on scientific evidence in light of the current situation of the new corona.

→Whether this is an experiment on humans or the result of a large scale experiment?

We recommend "Gekko extract" as a countermeasure against new coronaviruses and influenza viruses.

→Is the experiment conducted on humans or is it the result of a large scale experiment?

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Summary

Please stay away from these questionable products.

It's fine if they are just ineffective, but they can be expensive and even cause unexpected health effects.