What is the purpose of this treatment/product?
The purpose of this product is to “have
a low fat, high-energy health mean, on the go!” These cookies are
to help a person to lose weight, they also help to increase a person’s
energy, they may even possibly lower cholesterol, decrease the risk of
certain cancers, slow the aging process and boost your immune system.
Texas D’Lites will even help to save money on the monthly grocery bill.
What is the rationale? How does it supposedly
work?
Texas D’Lites work because
the actually satisfy the appetite as opposed to suppressing it. They
also help to increase energy that will help to give energy to a person
so they can engage in activities.
What claims are made about the effectiveness
of this treatment? What evidence if any is offered in support of
the claim?
The advertisement claims that Texas D’Lites
help people to lose weight, increase a person’s energy, save money on grocery
bill, “lower your cholesterol, decrease the risk of certain cancers, slow
the aging process and boost your immune system.” This advertisement
makes many claims while they have absolutely no evidence to support their
claims, except one quote by a doctor.
Who is presenting this information, and why are
they presenting it?
Wellness 4 Us, a company who
has one interest—money, are presenting this information. They make
many claims and have no scientific evidence to back them up.
Product Summary
This site is the most
blatant advertisement only that I have seen. This advertisement made
claims that their cookie could solve almost every health problem known
to Americans today. They have no background information as to why
any person should buy their product. I would never buy Texas D’Lites
because of the lack of information that the company provided.
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