Table 1

Claimed functions and number of advertisements

FunctionAdvertisement claimsNo (%)Volume (%)Median of volume
(IQR)*
Not specifiedDid not specify a particular function829 (38.3)343.25 (33.5)9.58 (7.20–11.98)
Recovery from fatigueEffect on recovery from fatigue51 (2.4)35.18 (3.4)0.33 (0.00–1.46)
Infection preventionEffect on infection prevention, enhancing immunity and resistance42 (1.9)23.40 (2.3)0.00 (0.00–0.66)
StressStress reduction12 (0.6)12.00 (1.2)0.00 (0.00–1.00)
SleepEffect on improving sleep94 (4.3)41.85 (4.1)0.99 (0.66–1.82)
Joint functionImprovement for leg joints and general joint function281 (13.0)166.48 (16.2)4.18 (3.30–5.82)
Muscle strengthMaintenance and improvement of muscle strength42 (1.9)33.29 (3.2)1.00 (0.02–1.46)
Bone densityEffect on maintaining bone density31 (1.4)17.41 (1.7)0.17 (0.00–1.00)
Visual functionImproved visual function163 (7.5)61.38 (6.0)1.50 (1.03–2.28)
Cognitive functionImproved memory and cognitive function55 (2.5)27.50 (2.7)0.37 (0.19–1.00)
Digestive functionImproved digestive function178 (8.2)71.82 (7.0)1.99 (1.02–2.65)
Fat reductionEffect on reduced visceral fat, triglyceride, cholesterol, body fat, and body weight182 (8.4)93.63 (9.1)2.82 (1.21–3.66)
Blood vesselsImproved blood pressure and prevention of blood clots98 (4.5)56.54 (5.5)1.25 (0.33–2.41)
Blood sugarImproved blood sugar level109 (5.0)41.07 (4.0)0.92 (0.35–1.89)
Total2167 (100)1024.8 (100)1.00 (0.33–2.41)
  • *The median values were based on 10-day aggregated results.