No one knows the reality better than advertisers, who peddle products with tall claims to lighten the parents’ pockets so that they can laugh all the way to the bank.
The idea that a chocolate spread could significantly boost brain function, aid in speech delay or modify behaviors like hyperactivity is not only scientifically dubious but also misleading.
Iyurveda, founded by Vandita Tewari Kapoor, has 32.4k followers on Instagram. They have responded with fabrications to peoples concerned comments on the platform blatantly.
Expressing serious concern over the trend, Dr Preeti M Galgali, consultant Paediatrician and adolescent health specialist, said most cases of speech delay is related to impaired hearing.
Doctors also questioned the disclaimed display. The claims were made in larger, attention-grabbing fonts, while the disclaimer was in smaller fonts, which many won’t notice.
“It’s time for a more informed approach to consumer health products, where transparency and honesty override the enticing lure of markets,” said Dr Arun.