Question

Using a magazine, newspaper or reputable internet site, find at least three vitamin advertisements. Evaluate the content of advertisements in terms of honesty, safety, truth in advertising, and cost.

Answer 1

VITAMINS

Vitamins are micronutrients which are essential for metabolism and its proper functioning.These essential micronutrients cannot be synthesized by human body but can only be supplemented through diet.Vitamines are A,B,C,D,E and K.

VITAMIN ADVERTISEMENTS

Bionova Each tablet contains: Non-acidic buffered Vitamin C 500mg NON ACIDIC BUFFERED VITAMIN C Helps to fight cell-damaging free radicals, helps to promote collagen formation which is important for healthy nails, skin, hair and joints. Vitamin C supports healthy respiratory Bionova and immune system health. Promotes blood vessels integrity, enhances healthy blood flow and beneficial for NON-ACIDIC BUFFERED VITAMIN C 500MG RICHCEE healthy gums. This pH balanced formula is intended to be gentle on stomach. TABLETS HEALTH SUPPLEMENT Suggested usage: As a dietary supplement, take one tablet daily after main meal. 30 Tablets

It is an advertisement of Vitamin C supplement called RICHCEE by Bionova.In a single tablet contains 500mg vitamin C.It contains 30 tablets in the bottle.It costs around 275 rupees.It claims it prevent cell damaging and radical formation.It promotes immune system and healthy respiratory system.It is a non acidic buffer vitamin supplement,it may be gentle to the stomach.It is in orange flavor and we all know that orange is a rich source of Vit C.Its recommended dosage is one tablet per day after meals,which may avoid irritation to the stomach.It seems to be safe and effective and they gave detailed description on what changes the drug may bring.

"After extensive research this is the best vegan vitamin D supplement I found." EOR YOUR PRO OYO OUR PROTE -Actual Customer Verified Purchase NATURELO VITAMIN D3 FROM WILD-HARVESTED LICHEN 0/RESH VEETAR CAPSES NATURELO PREMIUM SUPPLEMENTS

It is a vitamin D3 supplement sold by a brand called "Naturelo".It claims that is completely vegetarian supplement,someone has rated.The brand says that it was harvested from lichens.It contains 180 capsules.It is also gluten free.It cost 19$.It is very expensive for a lower class family.It is useful for everyone on the fact that it contains purely vegetarian contents and gluten free.

OXYLENT DRINK OXYLENT BREATHELIFE 5-in-1 Multivitamin Supplement Drink Daily Essential Nutrients VARIETY PACK 10 Berries, 10 Mandarin, 10 Blackberry Pomegranate FREE NO GLUTE ON-G Suο MO 30 x 0.23 oz PACKETS (Net Wt. 6.9 oz/192 g)

Oxylent is a multivitamin supplement.It is in the liquid form.They claims that all vitamins in a single product.It contains fruits such as berries,mandarin,black berry and pomegranate.It is like mixed fruit juice.They claims that it is sugar free, which can be used by even diabetic patients.It is also gluten free according to their advertisement.It can be easily given to children who are vitamin deficient,due its non tablet or capsule form.The single pack of Oxylent costs Rs.5921.It is very costly.It seems to be safe effective for vitamin deficient especially children.