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UK bans prostate supplement and test ads for misleading cancer and health claims.
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned ads for four prostate supplements and two home testing kits for making misleading claims about treating or diagnosing prostate conditions.
The supplements falsely implied they could address issues like enlarged prostate or urinary problems, despite not being authorized medicines.
The testing kits wrongly suggested they could detect or rule out prostate cancer, though PSA tests alone cannot confirm cancer.
The ASA found the claims misleading, even with disclaimers, and warned they could delay proper medical care.
AI-powered monitoring helped identify the ads during a broader review, and the MHRA supported the action, stressing that at-home tests are not definitive and should not replace professional medical advice.
Consumers are urged to consult healthcare providers.
El Reino Unido prohíbe los anuncios de suplementos y pruebas para la próstata por afirmaciones engañosas sobre el cáncer y la salud.